This DIY Chive Blossom Infused Vinegar has an equally vibrant flavour as it does colour! It makes a fun spring time project that can provide nourishment for months to come. Not to mention, extra's also make a beautiful DIY gift!

Making infused vinegar, especially this Chive Blossom Vinegar, is surprisingly simple. You only need a few ingredients, a few minutes for preparation and a cool, dark place to let it infuse.

As mentioned above, it makes a fun spring time project. If you grow chives, you'll know they only bloom for a short time in late spring / early summer, depending on the year. And once they're done, they're done for the season. So, you have to grab em' while you can!

What Are Chive Blossoms

Chive blossoms are just as they sound. They are the flowers that bloom on chives. They are usually a beautiful lavender-pink colour and have a spikey, globular form. Although, they are soft to the touch, so not worry.

Chives are a part of the allium family. So, they are related to onions and garlic. Hence, their mild onion and garlic-like flavour. Thankfully, the blossoms take on that same delicious flavour! That's why this Infused Vinegar is perfect for making homemade salad dressings (or even just drizzling alone over fresh greens, with a little olive oil, of course).

Health Benefits of Chive Blossom Vinegar

Anti-Aging Nutrients

The nutrients that make this Chive Blossom Vinegar so vibrant are what gives us that healthy glow too! Chive blossoms are rich in flavonoids, carotenoids and chlorophyll, while they also have a very low toxic oxygen radical (aka free radical) level. This makes them a great anti-aging food. They have the potential to play a role in preventing signs of aging, as well as cardiovascular disease and tumour growth.

Chive blossoms are also rich in vitamin C, another anti-aging nutrient! Vitamin C is required for the body to make collagen (which is one of they key compounds that keeps our skin, hair and nails healthy).

Digestive Stimulant

Both chives and apple cider vinegar are great for digestion. Chive leaves and blossoms have been used for centuries to to aide and stimulate digestion. While, apple cider vinegar is great for increasing stomach acid and reducing acid reflux.

This one could also go hand-in-hand with anti-aging. When digestion is functioning at optimal capacity, nutrients are better absorbed. This improves overall health and of course, helps to give us that glow from the inside out.

Improves Circulation & Reduces Inflammation

Chives have long been used in Traditional Chinese medicine to treat a wide array of ailments. They are known to help reduce blood pressure and improve circulation. Which helps to reduce in inflammation in the joints and increase libido.

Detoxifying

Chives also have a detoxifying effect. According to Chinese Medicine, they stimulate the spleen and liver. The liver is responsible for processing and filtering out toxins, while the spleen filters our blood.

Warming / Yang Tonifying

Again, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chives have a warming effect on the body, especially in the mid-region (where our spleen and liver sit). This means chives are best eaten fresh in the spring (when their nutrients are their peak). And dried or infused throughout the winter months.

How to Make Chive Blossom Infused Vinegar

Making Chive Blossom Infused Vinegar really is simple. Only a bit of time and few things are required. It makes a fun family project, especially when growing and picking from your own herb garden! As mentioned above, any extras make a gorgeous and nutritious DIY gift.

Picking and Drying Chive Blossoms

If you're picking your chive blossoms fresh, you just need a handful for a batch. Once you've picked what you need, place them in a colander and gently rinse them under cold water.

After they're all rinsed off, they'll need to dry. You can do this two ways. The quicker way is to spread them out on a flat surface (or a drying wrack) and leave them in the sun for an hour or two.

The second takes a bit longer, but is great if you need to pick the flowers before they turn but don't have time yet to prepare the vinegar. All you need to do is spread the freshly rinsed chive blossoms out on a clean, flat surface (or drying wrack), in a well ventilated area and leave them for 24 - 48 hours.

I should also note, whether you dried them in the sun or not, once they are dry they will keep. You can seal them in a jar to preserve their freshness until you're ready to use them. That being said, the longer they sit the less potent the nutrients and flavour will be.

What You'll Need To Make Chive Blossom Infused Vinegar

Once your chive blossoms are nice and dry, it's time to add them to some vinegar! You'll need just a few things.

• A Sterilized Jar with an Airtight Lid
• A 500 ml bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar (You can also use White Wine Vinegar or Rice Vinegar)
• Your Handful of Dried Chive Blossoms

How Long Does Chive Blossom Vinegar Last?

Vinegar is self-preserving, giving it quite a long shed-life. If sealed and stored properly, Chive Blossom Infused Vinegar can last up to three to five months in a cool, dark place. When stored in the refrigerator, it will last for six to eight months. Infused vinegars usually start to lose their colour and take on a brown hue when they past their prime.

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