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!
Optional Waterbath Canning Steps:
This recipe is for 4oz or 8oz canning jars.
- 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.
The Gentle Harvest 
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