FRASER ELISABETH TAN, PHD

Cranberry Apple Shrub

Makes ~2 cups V EF DF

Ingredients

  • 3 medium apples, quartered (no need to peel or core)
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup turbinado sugar

Equipment

  • non-reactive 4 cup vessel
  • fine mesh strainer

Directions

  1. Shred the apples, either on a box grater or using a food processor.
  2. Meanwhile, add cranberries and apple cider vinegar to a blender and blend until pureed.
  3. Add shredded apples, cranberry vinegar mixture and sugar to a non-reactive container. Cover and leave in a cool countertop place for 1-2 days.
  4. Strain apple cranberry mixture, squeezing on solids to remove as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
  5. Store liquid in a clean mason jar or glass bottle; shake well to combine.

Notes

  • Shrub should keep well for up to 1 year.
  • Unlike my store bought vinegars, it seems to take a lot more of this homemade shrub to make a balance I like: I used 6 tbsp in 12 oz San Pellegrino.

Source: Shrubs by Michael Dietsch