Lemon Sage White Wine Vinegar
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Making your own homemade flavored vinegars to give as gifts is a great idea! It's inexpensive, easy to do and can look very impressive with the right bottle. Plus, you can customize the flavors to make a vinegar that is not easy to find, making your gift truly unique.
Course:
Sauces
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Vegetarian, Paleo Friendly, Sauces, Vegan
Servings: 32 Makes 1 quart
Calories: 1 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups white wine vinegar
- 4 sprigs fresh sage
- 1 lemon
Instructions
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Bring the white wine vinegar to 190ºF (just below the boiling point) in a medium saucepan.
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Wash the fresh sage very well. Swish it around in a solution of 1 teaspoon bleach to 6 cups cold water, rinse with fresh cold water and then dry very well with clean paper towel. Place the sage in a sanitized non-reactive 1-quart jar or container.
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Use a peeler or knife to remove the peel of the lemon, trying to get as little of the white pith as possible. Place the lemon peel in the container or jar with the sage.
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Pour the warm vinegar over the lemon and sage. Let the mixture come to room temperature before covering with a lid. Store in a cool dark place for 2 weeks.
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After 2 weeks, strain the vinegar though a fine strainer or a piece of cheesecloth. Transfer the strained vinegar to sanitized decorative bottles. If desired, add a fresh sprig of sage and some fresh lemon peel.
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Tie a label on the bottle and give away to friends and family, or keep for yourself.
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Enjoy this vinegar on vegetables, in a salad or as an ingredient in dips or spreads.
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Sage White Wine Vinegar
Amount Per Serving (2 tablespoons)
Calories 1
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 5mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg2%
Calcium 1mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.