I have always made my own Raspberry Vinegar, it is an essential ingredient in Summer Salads.
Nothing could be simpler; a handful of Raspberries, white or red Vinegar, and sugar. Strain and bottle.
This year I had no Raspberries, so when I recently finished my last year's supply, I actually went out and bought a ready made bottle; something I haven't done for decades.
Then I had a brilliant idea; in the absence of fruit, why not simply add Raspberry Syrup (Sirop de Framboise) to red wine vinegar. Guess what... the resulting flavour is exactly the same.
And the best use for Raspberry Vinegar?... Well, it has to be on sliced Beetroot. Yummy.
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I have never heard of Raspberry Vinegar. I'll look in the shops for it this summer, and try it if they have any. but I won't make my own, raspberries are ridiculously expensive.
ReplyDeleteTry mixing Raspberry syrup with vinegar; it does the same job. Lovely on simple lettuce salad with some olive oil.
DeleteI haven't tried raspberry vinegar before. Sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteOnce tried, never forgotten.
DeleteRaspberry Vinegar? Sounds like a filly running in the two thirty at Goodwood.
ReplyDeleteEvens favourite. Worth a flutter.
DeleteI love baby beetroots with sweet vinegar.
ReplyDeleteI shall be having some in an hour or so. Lovely.
DeleteRaspberry vinegar sounds delightful! Beetroot...maybe not so much. :)
ReplyDeleteBeetroot has a sweet earthy flavour; it's also very good for you. The Raspberry Vinegar makes it even better.
DeleteI don't think I know the taste of raw beetroot, only processed and tinned. So, raw cooked needs a condiment.
ReplyDeleteBeetroot in vinegar/raspberry vinegar is not raw Andrew, it is boiled until soft then put in the vinegar. It is a staple part of many people's diet in the UK.
DeleteIt's a lovely vegetable, often overlooked and occasionally maligned. But sliced and bathed in RV it's delightful.
DeleteAndrew grate or slice exceedingly thinly for a salad...just like carrots.
DeleteThank you Cro, Rachel and gz for all the tips. This sounds very tasty and with your shared knowledge, I will try this summer delight.
DeleteMy bad Rachel. I meant fresh, that is not from a tin.
Deletegz, that could be interesting. I will mention it to Household Management. I assume as raw beetroot.
Raspberry vinegar is new to me. It does sound nice on a hot summer day atop veg/salad.
ReplyDeleteIt's very refreshing; not as heavy tasting as a regular vinaigrette.
DeleteI'm growing beets in my garden for the first time this year. Hopefully, they'll be a success as they're one of my favs. I will make a point of having some with some raspberry vinaigrette. I admire you for making your own.
ReplyDeleteIt's very simple to make. Just buy a small punnet of Raspberries and the rest you already have.
DeleteI've read about these vinegars but never tasted them. Or seen them on sale here. Nothing raspberry in fact. Not even the syrup. It sounds delicious
ReplyDeleteIt makes an ordinary salad taste 'Summery'.
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