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Vinegar · From Bladwijzer

Pickled Judas-tree buds

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: 1 jar of 200 ml
• Time: 15 min + 2 weeks
• From: Judas tree

Ingredients

• 100 g closed flower buds
• 150 ml white wine vinegar
• 50 ml water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Method

1. Rinse the buds and drain them.
2. Bring the vinegar, water, salt and sugar to the boil.
3. Put the buds in a clean, hot jar and pour over the boiling vinegar until everything is covered.
4. Close and leave for 2 weeks. Use them like capers.

Storing: Keeps for a few months in the fridge.