Fermented Berries
With a lovely tartness and a beautiful effervescent sparkle, fermented berries are simple and quick to make. Serve them over custard, yogurt or ice cream, or tuck them into the blender for your morning smoothie. .
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ packet starter culture
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Put the berries in a pint-size jar. Pack them tightly with your clean hand or a wooden spoon. In a bowl, mix culture starter or whey, a few tablespoons of water, sugar, and salt. Pour the liquid ingredients over the berries, and then fill jar with filtered water, leaving 1 ½ inches of headspace. Press down with fist or wooden spoon to be sure the water has filled all the air pockets. Add more water if necessary.
- Be sure the berries are below the waterline, using a weight if necessary. Put a lid on and leave at room temperature for 1-2 days. Store in refrigerator and use within 1-2 months.
