Chive Blossom Vinegar
An easy recipe to create a gorgeous pink chive blossom scented vinegar. Perfect for vinaigrettes and other preparations.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 11 min
- Yield
- 15 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups Vinegar of choice (- White, White Wine or Champagne vinegar preferred)
- 2 cups Chive blossom
Instructions
- 1
Harvest. Harvest your chive blossoms/flowers by snipping the stem right below the flower cluster, wash and dry on a paper towel.
- 2
Pack. Pack your washed chive blossoms (flowers) into a large mason jar or other non-reactive container (see expert tips) and pour in your vinegar of choice until you reach the top of the jar.
- 3
Infuse. Let your vinegar and chive blossoms steep in a dark, cool cupboard for 5-7 days away from direct light. You can go up to 2 weeks if you like a stronger flavor.
- 4
Strain and Bottle. Strain the steeped vinegar into clean jars or bottles and store at room temperature. Discard (or compost) the spent chive blossoms.