Berry Vinegar

Directions

1. 1
   Place the berries in a saucepan and crush them with a potato masher.
2. 2
   (For harder berries, such as currants and blueberries, make a puree in a food processor instead.)
3. 3
   Pour the vinegar over the berries.
4. 4
   Cover the pan and allow the vinegar to steep for several days, giving an occasional stir.
5. 5
   At the end of that period, simmer the vinegar for 5 minutes, then strain through cheesecloth.
6. 6
   When the vinegar is cool, pour it into a handsome bottle.
7. 7
   Store the bottle out of direct sunlight or the lovely liquid may fade to a drab color.