Elderflower vinegar

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 3 elderflower heads, fresh
• 1 bottle of vinegar, wine vinegar

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 10 minutes

In spring, when the elderberries bloom, I collect the blossoms for various purposes, including for years for my elderflower vinegar. All you need is three to four bunches of beautiful, fully blossomed elderflowers and a bottle of wine vinegar. However, you can always use any other good vinegar as the base, including balsamic vinegar. Place the washed and carefully dabbed blossoms in a bottle, pour the wine vinegar or other vinegar over them, and then close the bottle immediately. The blossoms must be completely enclosed in the vinegar. Leave to stand for at least four weeks before use so that the blossoms release their active ingredients. If you like, you can also make several bottles. Beautifully arranged in a pretty bottle, you always have a lovely, personal gift. I don’t strain the blossoms, but if they bother you, you can pour them off with a sieve and transfer the vinegar to another bottle. I use it for all kinds of purposes, whether in salads or other dishes. I also feel like I’m doing something good for my health and I really enjoy the taste.