Pickled Raisins

Ingredients

• One
  
  8-ounce box raisins
  
• 1
  
  cup white wine vinegar
  
• 1/3
  
  cup sugar
  
• 1 1/2
  
  teaspoons coriander seeds
  
• 1 1/2
  
  teaspoons cumin seeds
  
• 1
  
  bay leaf
  
• 1
  
  pinch kosher salt
  
• 1/2
  
  small onion, finely chopped
  

Directions

1. Put the raisins in a small heatproof bowl.
2. Combine the white wine vinegar, sugar, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, bay leaf, salt, and onion in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil gently for a minute or two, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Pour the brine over the raisins. Refrigerate overnight before using. The pickled raisins will keep for 2 weeks or more, tightly covered in the refrigerator.