Cranberry Vinegar Recipe
Overview:
This delightful Cranberry Vinegar recipe is a perfect blend of tart cranberries, sweet honey, and a touch of cinnamon. 🍯 It’s a quick and easy recipe, taking just 20 minutes from start to finish, making it a perfect addition to your kitchen repertoire. Whether you’re looking to add a burst of flavor to salads, meats, or even desserts, this homemade cranberry vinegar is sure to elevate your dishes.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 12 | Cranberries |
| 3/4 | Cup cider vinegar |
| 1/3 | Cup honey |
| 1 | Cinnamon stick |
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 358.2
- Fat Content: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 13.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 90.8g
- Fiber Content: 10.6g
- Sugar Content: 71.4g
- Protein Content: 1.1g
Recipe Yield:
- 1 1/2 pints
Directions:
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Wash Cranberries: Start by giving your cranberries a good rinse under cool water. Pat them dry gently with a clean kitchen towel. 🧼
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Prepare the Pot: Grab a medium-sized stainless steel or enamel pot. These materials work best for vinegar recipes.
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Combine Ingredients: In the pot, combine the washed cranberries, cider vinegar, honey, and the cinnamon stick. 🍇🍯
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Bring to a Boil: Place the pot over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a full, rolling boil. You’ll start to smell the wonderful aroma of cranberries and cinnamon filling your kitchen. 🍲
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Simmer and Infuse: Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the mixture gently bubble away for 8-10 minutes. This time allows the flavors to meld together and the cranberries to burst open, releasing their juices. 🕒
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Strain the Vinegar: Now comes the fun part! Place a fine-mesh sieve over a clean bowl or directly over a measuring cup. Line the sieve with three layers of damp cheesecloth. Carefully pour the hot cranberry mixture through the cheesecloth. The cheesecloth will catch any bits and leave you with a beautifully clear cranberry vinegar. 💧
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Bottle and Seal: While the vinegar is still hot, carefully pour it into hot, sterile jars. Leave a bit of space at the top. Seal the jars tightly. The heat from the vinegar will create a natural seal. 🏺
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Cool and Store: Allow the jars to cool completely at room temperature. Once cool, label them with the date. Your cranberry vinegar will keep beautifully in the fridge for up to a year. However, we doubt it will last that long once you taste it! 😋
Serving Suggestions:
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Salad Dressing: Drizzle this cranberry vinegar over a fresh salad for a burst of fruity flavor.
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Meat Marinade: Use it as a marinade for poultry or pork. Let the meat soak up the tangy sweetness for a few hours before cooking.
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Dessert Drizzle: Try it drizzled over vanilla ice cream or mixed into a fruit salad for a refreshing treat.
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Gift Idea: Share the love! Pour your homemade cranberry vinegar into decorative bottles, tie a ribbon around them, and give them as thoughtful gifts to friends and family. 🎁
Tips:
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Sterilize Jars: To sterilize your jars, wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Place them upside down on a baking sheet in a 225°F (107°C) oven for 10 minutes.
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Adjust Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter vinegar, add a bit more honey to taste.
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Play with Spices: Feel free to get creative with the spices. Add a star anise or a few cloves for a warm, aromatic twist.
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Double the Batch: Once you taste this delicious vinegar, you’ll want more. Double or triple the recipe to keep plenty on hand.
Cranberry Vinegar Love:
This Cranberry Vinegar recipe is a labor of love that yields delightful results. 🍇 It’s a versatile condiment that adds a touch of sweetness and tang to your dishes. Whether you’re dressing a salad, marinating meats, or looking for a unique gift idea, this homemade vinegar is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let’s get cooking! 🥣
