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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Ingredients:
1 bunch fresh basil |
1 lb blueberries |
4 cups white wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives |
fresh chive blossoms |
blueberries, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Strip the basil leaves from their stalks. 2. Tear the leaves into small pieces. 3. Put the blueberries and a little vinegar into a nonmetallic bowl. 4. Crush the berries with the back of a wooden spoon to release their juices. 5. Stir in the remaining vinegar, basil, and chopped chives. 6. Pour the mixture into a large sterilized jar. 7. Seal and shake well. 8. Keep in a cool dark place for 4 weeks before using to allow the flavor to develop. 9. Shake the jar from time to time. 10. Line a funnel with a double layer of fresh cheesecloth. 11. Strain the flavored vinegar into sterilized bottles (within 1/8-inch of the tops). 12. Add a fresh chive flower and a few blueberries to each bottle to give an attractive garnish. 13. Seal and label. 14. The vinegar is now ready to use. |
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