Zutaten für Elderberry Vinegar
- 4 cups fresh elderberries
- White Wine Vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
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Zubereitung von Elderberry Vinegar
- Gently rinse 4 cups of fresh elderberries under cool water, removing any stems, leaves, or damaged berries.
- Place the rinsed elderberries in a large bowl and mash them thoroughly using a potato masher or the back of a spoon.
- Pour 2 cups of apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar) over the mashed elderberries. Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel or cheesecloth and let it stand at room temperature for 24-36 hours.
- Line a fine-mesh sieve with a double layer of cheesecloth. Carefully pour the elderberry mixture through the sieve, allowing the liquid to drip into a large bowl or container. Gently squeeze the cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Let the strained liquid sit for up to 24 hours to allow any remaining sediment to settle.
- Carefully pour the clear elderberry vinegar liquid into a non-reactive saucepan (stainless steel or enamel).
- Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch carefully as it may boil over quickly!
- Remove from heat and let the vinegar cool slightly. Pour into sterilized bottles, seal tightly with corks or lids, and label.
- Store in a cool, dark place for at least 4 weeks to allow the flavors to meld. Your elderberry vinegar will improve with age!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
466g
Fat
0g
Carbs
50g