Mango-Papaya Vinegar

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 cup rice vinegar
 * 1/2 cup mint sprigs, crushed
 * 1 tsp. peeled, minced fresh ginger
 * 6 peeled mango wedges, 1/2-inch thick
 * 6 peeled papaya slices, 1/2-inch thick
 * 1 tbsp. sugar
 * 4 mint sprigs

Directions
Combine first 5 ingredients in a widemouthed jar; cover and let stand 2 weeks in a cool, dark place, gently shaking jar occasionally. Strain the vinegar mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a glass measure or medium bowl, and discard solids. Combine vinegar mixture and sugar in a small non aluminum saucepan, and cook over low heat 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Cool. Pour into a decorative bottle; add mint sprigs. Seal with a cork or other airtight lid, and store in a cool, dark place