# DIY: Fennel-Infused Apple Cider Vinegar

**Published:** 2024-12-17

Learn how to make Fennel Vinegar with premium wholesome ingredients and discover simple ways to use this flavorful herbal infusion in everyday wellness routines.

Aside from [fennel’s](https://earthley.com/ingredients/fennel-seed) digestive benefits, it also has benefits like:

- Highly Nutritious
- Anti-inflammatory Properties
- Antibacterial Properties
- May Support Heart Health
- May Provide Menopause Discomfort  Relief
- May Increase Breastmilk Supply

This recipe helps hone in on the antibacterial and gut-supporting properties of fennel. Add in the amazing benefits of apple cider vinegar, and you have the perfect recipe for digestion support before meals.

##### **Fennel-Infused Apple Cider Vinegar**

**Ingredients & Materials**

- ¼ cup [fennel seeds](https://earthley.com/ingredients/fennel-seed)
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 16 oz. mason jar

**Directions**:

**Step 1**: Gather ¼ cup of [fennel seeds](https://earthley.com/ingredients/fennel-seed).

**Step 2**: In a mason jar, pour 1 cup vinegar over the herbs and combine well.

**Step 3**: Place the jar in a cool, dark cabinet to steep for about four weeks and shake daily.

**Step 4**: After steeping, strain the mixture through a strainer covered in cheesecloth.

*Optional*: Some people use a French press to extract the remaining liquid after straining the mixture.

**Step 5**: Transfer to a dark-colored, glass, airtight container for long-term storage.

**Usage & Storage: **

Take 30 minutes before meals. Add one teaspoon of fennel-infused apple cider vinegar to as much or as little water as you want. It will last about six months when stored in a cool, dark place like a cabinet (you can also store it in the refrigerator to retain flavor). If you notice a rancid smell or visible mold at the top, it has gone bad.