White Gooseberry Vinegar

Ingredients

• lightly colored ripe gooseberries
• 2 gallons water
• 1 lb loaf sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh yeast
• 1 tablespoon treacle

Directions

1. Mash the gooseberries well using a wooden instrument.

2. Combine the mashed fruit with 2 gallons of water and stir for 1 hour.

3. Let the mixture ferment for 3 weeks, stirring daily.

4. Strain the liquid and add 1 lb of loaf sugar, 1 tablespoon of fresh yeast, and 1 tablespoon of treacle for every gallon.

5. Allow it to work for at least 3 days.

6. Transfer the mixture into a clean barrel and seal it for 12 months.

7. After a year, bottle the vinegar.