Mango-Papaya Vinegar

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice vinegar
• ½ cup mint sprigs, crushed
• 1 tsp peeled, minced fresh ginger
• 6 peeled mango wedges, ½-inch thick
• 6 peeled papaya slices, ½-inch thick
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 4 mint sprigs

Procedures

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a widemouthed jar; cover and let stand 2 weeks in a cool, dark place, gently shaking jar occasionally.
2. Strain the vinegar mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a glass measure or medium bowl, and discard solids.
3. Combine vinegar mixture and sugar in a small non aluminum saucepan, and cook over low heat 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
4. Cool.
5. Pour into a decorative bottle; add mint sprigs.
6. Seal with a cork or other airtight lid, and store in a cool, dark place.