Chive Blossom Finishing Salt
Preserve chive flowers by infusing them into flaky sea salt to make your own herbal finishing salt. Package them into small jars for an easy handmade gift.
Servings: 64 servings
Calories: 0.1kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup flaky sea salt such as Maldon
- 1 cup chive blossoms loosely packed
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Instructions
- Line a small sheet pan or tray with parchment paper. Fold cheesecloth to fit the size of the tray.
- Pick chive blossoms off of flowering chive heads to make 1 cup of blossoms.
- Combine the salt, chive blossoms, and lemon zest right on the parchment-lined tray using your clean and/or gloved hands. Spread out the mixture into one layer and cover it with cheesecloth.
- Allow the salt mixture to dry out at room temperature in a warm and dry area of your home. This will take around 2-4 days depending on the humidity. Check it daily and stir it around to encourage even drying. Alternatively, dry the mixture in a dehydrator.
- Once the finishing salt is dry, package it into a clean dry jar with an airtight lid or package into spice jars and label to give as gifts.
Notes
Store the jarred salt in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.
The chive flowers will lose their color over time.
Nutrition
Serving: 14teaspoon | Calories: 0.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.03g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1768mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.004g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.02mg