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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 vanilla bean
  • 5 cardamom pods, crushed

Method

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and lemon juice.
  • Cook over moderately high heat until a golden brown caramel forms, 8 to 10 minutes; occasionally wash down the side of the pan with a wet pastry brush.
  • Off the heat, carefully stir in the cider vinegar.
  • Add the vanilla bean and cardamom pods and let steep for 20 minutes.
  • Strain into an airtight container and let cool completely, then refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.