Raspberry-rose Geranium Vinegar
From Cyrena
4 c Red wine vinegar
1 c Rose geranium leaves,
Washed and patted dry
2 c Raspberries
1/4 c Raspberries for final
Bottling
1 (or 2) fresh geranium leaves
For final bottling
Heat the vinegar and geranium leaves in a nonreactive saucepan until hot, but not boiling. Place the raspberries in a widemouthed quart (or larger) jar and crush lightly with a wooden spoon. Pour in the hot vinegar and geranium leaves. Cover the jar with plastic wrap and secure with string or
a rubber band. Season for at least 2 weeks in a cool, dimly lit place,
swirling contents occasionally. Strain the vinegar through a sieve lined with 2 layers of dampened cheesecloth into a sterilized bottle. Drop in the fresh raspberries and fresh geranium leaf. Cap or cork the bottle. Makes 1quart.