Best Blackberry Vinegar Recipes

BLACKBERRY BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• place blackberries and herbs into a gallong glass jug (I use a sterilized pickle jar). Heat white balsamic vinegar in a non-reactive pot until steaming but not boiling. Pour over berries and herbs. Allow to cool then cover opening with plastic wrap then jar lid. Shake gently and store in a dark place. Allow it to steep for a week shaking gently each day. Strain through a fine sieve and store in sterile bottles.

BLACKBERRY BALSAMIC VINEGAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Simmer blackberries until the juices are released.
• Let cool.
• add next 5 ingredients.
• Bottle and refrigerate for 1 week before using.

BLACKBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Sterilze a 1 qt glass jar. Use a new lid.
• Carefully wash berries and lay them on wax paper. fold paper over and press carefully to just bruise. If you press to hard your will have black berry mush.
• Using the paper pour them into the jar [make sure it is still warm from the sterilze step].
• Heat vinegar to just below boiling. About 195°F Pour over berries using a funnel. Be careful not to burn yourself.
• Wipe lip of jar with clean damp paper towel and seal according to manufacturer instructions. Store in a cool dark place for 3 weeks.
• To check flavor pour a drop of vinegar on a wooden spoon or a piece of white bread.
• When it is right strain the vinegar through a sieve into pitcher or measuring cup. Discard the berries.
• If cloudy strain again through a coffee filter.
• Prepare a sterile 1 pt glass bottle or jar and a cork or lid. Pour into the still warm container and wipe lid again with clean paper towel. cork and seal.
• This will last up to 3 months if you keep in a cool dark place.
• Once open refrigerate.

BLACKBERRY COBBLER WITH BEST EVER VINEGAR CRUST

Steps:

• Combine the 3 filling ingredients together and set aside.
• For the pastry, cut the shortening into flour and salt mixture, until mealy; beat the egg and mix with the vinegar and water; add to the flour mixture and stir with fork.
• Knead on a lightly floured board 3 or 4 times and roll out 2/3 of the dough into a rectangle to fit bottom and sides of a 7"x12” baking dish; ensure there are no leaks and seal tears with a little water if necessary.
• Put the berry mixture into the pastry shell.
• Roll out the rest of the dough to fit the top of the dish and cut vent holes or designs in the dough; place on the top and crimp the edges together.
• Brush the top with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
• Bake at 375°F for an hour or until center bubbles.
• For juicier cobbler, add a 1/2 cup water before the top goes on.

BLACKBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a one-quart mason jar place the blackberries in the bottom. You may crush lightly with a wooden spoon for the most flavor if you like. Fill the jar with the vinegar and put the lid on. Place the jar outside in the sun to steep all day like you would for Sun Tea. At the end of the day strain vinegar into another jar. Will keep for months.

BLACKBERRY SIPPING VINEGAR

Steps:

• Mash the blackberries and sugar together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 days, stirring occasionally.
• Add the vinegar to the macerated blackberries and refrigerate for another day.
• Press the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the solids.
• Transfer your sipping vinegar to a container and enjoy for weeks to come.

BLACKBERRY-VINEGAR CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, without stirring, until it begins to turn golden brown around the edges. Stir to incorporate melted sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until all sugar is melted and caramel turns a deep amber color, 6-8 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and carefully add vinegar to caramel (mixture will bubble vigorously and seize), then add berries. Return pan to medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until seized caramel is melted and berries are softened, 6-8 minutes. Let cool.
• DO AHEAD: Caramel sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.