Chive blossom vinegar is a fun way to use these flavorful edible flowers in season. They infuse their mild, spicy garlic flavor into the vinegar, all while turning it a stunning shade of pink. It's perfect for marinades, salad dressing and anywhere else you'd use either chives or vinegar.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 daysd
Total Time10 daysd10 minutesmins
Author: Ashley Adamant
Ingredients
2cupschive blossomsloosely packed
2cupsapple cider vinegar
Instructions
Collect fully open chive blossoms that are not yet starting to dry.
Gently rinse the chive blossoms under cold running water and dry them using a cloth or allow them to air dry until most of the moisture is gone.
Place the cleaned chive blossoms in a clean jar, filling it at least two-thirds full.
Carefully pour vinegar over the chive blossoms until they are completely submerged in the jar.
Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place at room temperature for one to two weeks to allow the buds to infuse their flavor and color into the vinegar. Remember to give the jar a gentle shake occasionally to ensure thorough infusion.
After the infusion period, strain the chive blossoms from the vinegar using a fine mesh strainer, and set the infused vinegar aside.
Pour the chive blossom-infused vinegar into a clean bottle or jar for storage and immediate use.