Fruit Vinegar RecipeRaspberry, Blueberry, Nectarine, Apricot, or PeachAny variation of this fruit vinegar recipe would make a nice gift to place in a homemade gift basket. Also, a standalone gift for teachers, hairdressers, neighbors, coworkers, etc. The best method for making fruit vinegars is to cook the ingredients briefly in the vinegar; then steep. The base vinegar you choose will affect the color and flavor of the finished product. Red wine vinegar is a good choice to use with raspberries or blueberries as it enhances the color. For most other fruits, white wine vinegar is the better choice. 
Raspberry Fruit Vinegar RecipeIngredients:2-3 cups fresh raspberries, lightly mashed 2 cups red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar or honey Combine ingredients in the top of a non reactive double boiler. Place over boiling water, reduce heat, and cook uncovered over lightly simmering water for 8-10 minutes. Pour into a large glass screw top jar. Store for 2 weeks. Strain to separate the vinegar from the berries, pressing gently on the berries to extract the juice. If the vinegar is cloudy, pour through a paper coffee filter. Pour into clean bottles; add several fresh raspberries. Options:
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