Total Steps
6
Ingredients
5
Tools Needed
5
Ingredients
- 1 stick cinnamon stick (3" long)
- 4 cup blueberries
- 1 quart balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- lime peel (strips from 1 lime, green part only)
Instructions
Step 1
In a large non-reactive saucepan, <a href="/technique/LTSH5D6W/crush">crush</a> blueberries with a potato masher or back of a heavy <a href="/technique/NX588QBK/spoon">spoon.</a> Add vinegar, sugar, lime and cinnamon and bring to a <a href="/technique/W7VKDJHH/boil">boil.</a> <a href="/technique/H3TYV2MZ/reduce">Reduce</a> <a href="/technique/XZFHRHHF/heat">heat</a> and <a href="/technique/GFSF4J5F/simmer">simmer</a>, covered, for 20 minutes.
Step 2
<a href="/technique/GZFHJC5K/cool">Cool</a> slightly and pour into a large bowl. Cover and <a href="/technique/ZSSVQ6FG/refrigerate">refrigerate</a> for 2 days to allow <a href="/technique/PMQVQDJ8/flavor">flavors</a> to <a href="/technique/S6W4FR7F/blend">blend</a>.
Step 3
Place a wire mesh strainer over a large bowl. In batches, <a href="/technique/2262VYRW/ladle">ladle</a> blueberry mixture into strainer, <a href="/technique/4NXSJQ3D/pressing">pressing</a> out as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
Step 4
Pour vinegar into <a href="/technique/WZLWW3YP/clean">clean</a> glass bottles or jars, and <a href="/technique/ZSSVQ6FG/refrigerate">refrigerate</a>, tightly covered, indefinitely. Use in salad <a href="/technique/7CGY8RP7/dressing">dressings</a> or drizzled over chicken or beef.
Step 5
This recipe <a href="/technique/Q4MB2KV4/yield">yields</a> 5 1/2 cups.
Step 6
<a href="/technique/Q4MB2KV4/yield">Yield:</a> 5 1/2 cups