Strawberry Cider Vinegar Recipes

STRAWBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan to just below boiling. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Place strawberries in a sterilized pint jar and lightly press with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release a bit of juice. Pour in vinegar and wipe the rim with a clean cloth. Seal and let sit in a cool, dark place until flavors develop, about 3 days. Shake jar gently once a day. Infuse longer for a more concentrated flavor.
• Strain the infused vinegar into a sterile bottle or jar through a cheesecloth or coffee filter. Seal.

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine strawberries and vinegar. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Transfer to a large saucepan. Stir in sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool completely., Strain and discard pulp. Pour liquid into sterilized jars and cover. Store in a cool dark place.

STRAWBERRY CIDER VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine strawberries and vinegar; let stand for 1 hour. Add sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool. Strain through a double layer of cheesecloth; do not press fruit. Let stand for 1 hour. Store in a sterilized jar in a cool dark place.

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Thirty minutes to an hour before serving, combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside at room temperature.
• Place a serving of the strawberries in a bowl with a scoop of ice cream on top and dust lightly with lemon zest.

RAFFY'S STRAWBERRIES IN VINEGAR

Steps:

• For the berries: In a small bowl, toss the strawberries with the sugar and vinegar. Let the mixture stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
• For the whipped cream: In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Continue to beat until the cream holds stiff peaks.
• To serve: Spoon the strawberries and juices into 2 small glasses and add a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with chopped mint and serve.

STRAWBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Pulse berries with sugar (if using) in a food processor until finely chopped and very juicy. Transfer to a bowl and add vinegar. Let stand 1 hour. Strain vinegar thourough a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids.

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Slice tops of strawberries off. Place strawberries in a colander and wash off any debris. Pat dry and slice.
• Pour vinegar into a sealable jar. Add strawberries to the vinegar. Allow the fruit to infuse at room temperature for 2 days.
• Transfer mixture to a sealable bottle. Strain strawberries from the vinegar if desired.

STRAWBERRY PRESERVES WITH BLACK PEPPER AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan bring all ingredients to a boil, stirring, and skim surface. Simmer mixture, stirring and skimming foam occasionally, 15 minutes, or until thickened and translucent. Remove pan from heat and cool preserves completely. Preserves keep, covered and chilled, 1 month.

STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE WITH APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• Just blend everything together! Add more or less of anything to get it to just the right consistency/taste.
• I added chocolate syrup to the glass to make it look nice (doesn't change the taste really).
• A good variation also is to add maple syrup instead of honey!

STRAWBERRY CIDER

Steps:

• Combine ingredients and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain through sieve.