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Autumn·Easy

Blackberry vinegar

Wild Raspberry and Blackberry vinegar were the unexpected stars of the preserves session.

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Blackberry

Ingredients

  • Blackberries
  • Malt vinegar
  • Sugar
  • (or Wild Raspberries and White Wine Vinegar for raspberry version)

Method

Blackberry Vinegar: weigh blackberries, wash and squash slightly. For every 1lb fruit add 1pt malt vinegar. Cover and leave 3-4 days stirring occasionally. Strain through fine mesh sieve. For every pint of liquid add 1lb sugar. Boil 10 mins. Cool, strain again and bottle in sterile bottles. Wild Raspberry Vinegar: use the same method but with wild raspberries and white wine vinegar instead. Both are delicious over ice cream, with goat's cheese, or in salad dressings.

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