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Basil Vinegar

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + standing

Makes

2 cups

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
Never made an herb vinegar? It's easy! Our Test Kitchen came up with a super simple recipe with just three ingredients (Plus a couple of recipe below for using it). If your family prefers tarragon instead of basil, just substitute it in the same amount called for in the recipe.
Basil Vinegar
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, crushed
  • 2 cups white wine vinegar
  • Basil sprigs, optional

Directions

  1. Place crushed basil leaves in a sterilized pint jar. Heat vinegar just until simmering; pour over basil. Cool to room temperature. Cover and let stand in a cool dark place for 24 hours; strain and discard basil.
  2. Pour into a sterilized jar or decorative bottle. Add a basil sprig if desired. Store in a cool dark place.