How to make Lemon Vinegar | Rosie Makes Jam Recipes

Lemon Vinegar

This wonderfully fragrant vinegar is fantastic in salad dressings or drizzled over salmon before baking in the oven

Ingredients

Lemon Balm Herb,
Large handful
1 each
Lemon
2 each

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Lemon Balm Herb
Lemon

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Method

  1. Pare the skin from the lemons very thinly with a small, sharp knife or potato peeler.
  2. Place in a large jar with a large handful of the Lemon Balm herb, if available.
  3. Pour over the vinegar then cover closely.
  4. Leave to soak for two weeks, shaking jar gently each day
  5. Strain through muslin, a jelly bag or a very fine sieve, and pour into sterilised bottles. Seal tightly.
  6. This wonderfully fragrant vinegar is fantastic in salad dressings or drizzled over salmon before baking in the oven

How long will it take to make?

Preparation time:
10 mins
Soaking overnight
not included in total time

How much?

Makes approx. 2-3 250ml bottles

Look after it

Don't store - use! ( Will keep for around 12 months if you really must )

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