Vinegars

[Silver Ether]

I have looked back at 10 pages of recipes and a search .. but no luck ... I want to make some fruit vinegar as a gift ... found some recipes on the net but they all recommend keeping them in the fridge because of .."vinegar mother" and "eels"

So is there any voices of experience please

[Marmalady]

I've not made any fruit vinegars myself -- but none of my recipe books say anything about needing to keep in the fridge. A good quality vinegar is needed as a base tho - white wine vinegar is recommended.

To make about 16 fl oz which should keep 3-6 months:

250 gm (9 oz) blackberries, raspberries or blackcurrants either fresh or thawed if frozen
60 gm (2 oz) caster sugar
400 ml (14 fl oz) white wine vinegar

Heat berries & sugar gently untill juices run & sugar has dissolved
Transfer to glass jug or bowl 7 add vinegar. Cover with clingfilm & leave to stand at least one week, preferrably 3 weeks.
Strain into clean bottle.

[Silver Ether]

Thank you ... I couldn't see the point of vinegar if it needed fridgeing ...