Raspberry Honey Vinegar Recipes

RASPBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Rinse the berries and air-dry on paper towels. Place berries in a 6-cup jar; set aside. In large saucepan, combine vinegar and sugar; bring almost to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Do not boil. , Pour hot vinegar mixture over berries; cover jar tightly and let stand at room temperature 48 hours. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth into a sterilized bottle or jar. Seal tightly with a cork or lid. Store in cool dark place.

RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. Place water, vinegar, salt, honey, basil, and raspberries into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
• 2. Select Variable 1.
• 3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 5. Remove lid plug and drizzle olive oil in a slow stream through the lid plug opening.
• 4. Replace lid plug and turn to Variable 10, then High. Blend for an additional 10 seconds.

RASPBERRY HONEY

Steps:

• Combine honey and raspberries in a small saucepan; cook over low heat until just simmering. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Strain, pressing down on mixture with a spoon (save the solids for smoothies). Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

RASPBERRY-HONEY SHMEAR

Steps:

• Place cream cheese in a bowl and microwave at 30% power in 10 second intervals until slightly soft but not warm, approximately 20 to 30 seconds.
• Place raspberries and honey over top and lightly mash raspberries with a fork. Stir mixture until evenly combined.

RASPBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a nonreactive bowl, combine the vinegar and raspberries. Cover and let macerate for 3 days.
• Mash the raspberries in the bowl, then strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth. To every 1 cup of juice, add ½ pound of sugar (1¼ cups plus 1 tablespoon). Combine the juice and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer (gently!) for 15 minutes. Let cool, then bottle. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 months.
• To serve, add 1 teaspoon raspberry vinegar to a tumbler filled with ice. Add water, sparkling water, rum, brandy or prosecco.

RASPBERRY-TARRAGON VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place the vinegar in a nonreactive saucepan over low heat until warm. Place the raspberries and tarragon in a sterilized, wide-mouthed jar. Pour in the warm vinegar. Seal tight. Let stand in a warm place for two weeks.
• Strain the vinegar, pressing the raspberries firmly. Place in a nonreactive saucepan with the honey and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour into a sterilized bottle and seal with a new cork. Keep refrigerated.

FRESH RASPBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix raspberries and sugar together in a bowl; set aside until mixture is juicy, about 10 minutes. Mash berries using a fork until liquefied. Pour berry mixture into a jar with a lid; add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and salt. Cover jar with lid and shake until dressing is mixed well. Store in refrigerator.

RASPBERRY HONEY VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool. Strain through a cheesecloth. Pour into a sterilized bottle or decanter. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

RASPBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a medium, nonreactive saucepan over low heat, warm the vinegar just until it begins to give off steam (do not bring to a boil).
• Put 1 pint of the raspberries into a fine sieve fitted over a sterilized 1/2-gallon clamp jar.
• Pour the warm vinegar over the berries and let it run into the jar, then add the berries to the jar.
• Allow the mixture to cool 20 to 30 minutes to room temperature, then seal and shake the jar gently.
• Set the jar out of direct sunlight and away from heat to steep for 4 days, shaking it every so often. While steeping, the vinegar will take on a raspberry hue and the fruit will lose most of its color.
• Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a large batter bowl with a handle or into a large, nonreactive saucepan.
• Rinse the jar and return the strained vinegar to it. Rinse the bowl or saucepan.
• Dump the fruit and rinse the sieve. Dampen a flat-bottom coffee filter, then line the sieve with the filter and fit it over the bowl or saucepan.
• Transfer the vinegar to flasks or bottles. Discard fruit.
• If you wish, spear 6 to 8 whole raspberries on a wooden skewer and put the skewer into the container before filling.
• The vinegar should be ready to use immediately, with a shelf life of at least 1 year.
• VARIATION: For Raspberry Lemon Thyme Vinegar, place 1 sprig fresh lemon thy me in a flask or bottle before adding the vinegar. Fill, seal, and steep out of direct sunlight and away from heat for 1 week before using or shipping.
• CRANBERRY VINEGAR Follow the recipe for Raspberry Vinegar, except substitute 4 cups (1 pound) fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped, for the raspberries. Decorate, if you wish, with skewers of whole cranberries.

RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, jam, mustard, red onion, poppy seeds and pepper. Pour over salad and toss well.
• Note: If desired, had 3-4 fresh raspberries in the vinaigrette.