Sunday, February 6, 2011

Balsamic Black Pepper Strawberries

I know this sounds a little unusual, but it really is delicious.
I served the strawberries with strawberry ice cream.

  • 1 qt. ripe strawberries, rinsed, hulled and sliced
  • 3 Tb. sugar
  • 1-1/2 Tb. good quality balsamic vinegar
  • Freshly ground coarse black pepper.
Place the sliced berries in a medium bowl.  Sprinkle the berries with the sugar and balsamic vinegar and toss gently to coat.  Allow the berries to macerate in the vinegar and sugar mixture for 15 minutes.
Add 4 to 5 grinds of coarse black pepper to the berries, and toss to coat.

This simple Italian dessert is stunning on its own, and can be served over salad, ice cream or toasted pound cake.

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6 comments:

  1. BeatrizFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    This looks so delish I'm def going to buy some strawberries tonite....:))

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  2. Roz | La Bella Vita CucinaFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    These strawberries sound wonderful . . . so perfect, perfect, perfect for a simple and really healthy Valentine's dessert or pick me up treat! If you'd like, please stop by and post it on my get-together for Valentine's Day ideas. I really have enjoyed your recipes!

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  3. The TablescaperFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    These look wonderful. Come share your wonderful strawberries with Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  4. LynnFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Looks beautiful-enjoy:@)

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  5. The TablescaperFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Thanks so much for joining us at Seasonal Sundays!

    - The Tablescaper

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  6. Eccentric Kitchen (Steph)February 16, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    WOW! This sounds so delish!!! I am your newest follower, thanks to the country cook on facebook :)

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