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Shirley’s Apple Vinegar

Here's how you make Shirley’s Apple Vinegar
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  • Servings: 1
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 1 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 10 apple cores
  • 3 thyme springs (fresh)
  • 3 cups white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Place apple cores and fresh thyme springs in a 24 oz. sterilized jar.

  • Step 2: Bring white vinegar, sugar, and kosher salt to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat.

  • Step 3: Pour vinegar mixture into jar over apples and thyme, filling to 1⁄4 inch from the top. Let sit to cool undisturbed.

  • Step 4: Move to a cool, dark place. Let sit undisturbed for 3 to 4 weeks to develop flavors.

  • Step 5: Remove apples and thyme, then strain the vinegar through a damp cheesecloth or coffee filter one or more times until the vinegar shows no cloudiness.

  • Step 6: Refrigerate in covered jar up to 3 months.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Sterilized 24 ounce jar and lid (or 3 pint jars and divide ingredients accordingly)

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