My toddler LOVES strawberries. I swear some days she is running only berries. While composting the uneaten strawberry tops is a great option, I was looking for something else to do with them. That is when I discovered homemade Strawberry Top Vinegar. It’s is so easy, and you probably already have everything you need to make it!

You will need:

• A clean glass jar with a lid
• White vinegar
• Strawberry tops or scraps
• Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth

To make:

• Pour 5 cups of distilled white vinegar into your clean glass jar.
• Add in approximately 4 cups of strawberry tops or scraps.
• Close your jar and label it with the date.
• Place the jar in the fridge for at least 1 week, occasionally shaking lightly.
• Once the time has passed, strain the liquid through the fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean container.
• Enjoy your strawberry vinegar!

• Prepare canner, jars, and lids.
• Strain vinegar thoroughly into a saucepan without squeezing.
• Heat vinegar on medium heat until it reaches 180 degrees F.
• Ladle hot vinegar into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Screw band down until resistance is met, then increase to fingertip-tight.
• Place jars in waterbath canner ensuring water covers the jars. Bring to a rolling boil and process for 10 mins.
• Remove canner lid and wait 5 mins.
• Remove jars from canner and place on a clean towel in a draft-free area to sit for 12-24 hours.
• Check seals, label, and store.