Description
A bold and tangy berry preserve made with juicy blueberries infused in a spiced vinegar brine, offering a unique balance of sweet, sour, and lightly spicy flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (or mixed berries)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 small cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse fresh berries or slightly thaw frozen berries.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, honey, and salt. Heat over medium and stir until dissolved.
- Add red pepper flakes, black pepper, mustard seeds, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let brine cool for about 10 minutes.
- Place berries in a clean glass jar.
- Pour warm brine over berries, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate.
- Marinate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Add citrus zest for a brighter flavor.
- Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing chili flakes.
- Use mixed berries for variety.
- Brown sugar can replace white sugar for deeper flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Always use a clean spoon to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
