Chive Blossom Vinegar is inexpensive and easy to make and is an impressive flavoured vinegar that will become a staple in your kitchen.
When I moved up north the yard, I ended up with was in dire need of much love and tlc. It truly required a complete redo from the trees and shrubs right down to the lawn. Everything had to go.
The only original section of the yard is a tiny 1×3-foot section in the back which is now my herb and bulb starting garden. And that is strictly because of the chives that grow there.
I love to use them in everything, and it is always the first taste of spring to come from my yard.
Chive Blossom Vinegar
Somewhere last summer I seen a picture of a bottle of deep magenta colored vinegar made from chive blossoms. Seriously, a genius idea. And I immediately headed out back to pluck a handful of pungent purple flowers.
I gave them a quick rinse then allowed them to air dry.
I filled a jar full of blossoms and covered them with regular white pickling vinegar. Store someplace dark for 2 weeks.
Strain and bottle.
It is fantastic! The blossoms give the vinegar an almost sweet onion aroma and the flavor is rich, tangy pure onion goodness.
Store in the fridge.
Wow, that’s gorgeous!
It really is Bridget! And it tastes amazing.
I love the colour in this vinegar! The fact that the recipe is super simple helps as well ?
It tastes as amazing at it looks Markus!
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Great idea for chive blossoms! I love to add them to salads but I like the idea of making a vinaigrette with the chive blossom vinegar. ?
Hi Leslie,
There is just an amazing freshness you get with the vinegar, it really is spectacular!
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I just picked a bag full last night, they might make some beautiful vinegar.
I promise you, you make it once it will become a must have every season!
I’ve been wondering what to do with all my chive blossoms. I definitely need to give this a try.
You will love it! I use mine daily on salads, in my Caesar dressing, even on sliced tomatoes with a little salt and pepper.
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