Balsamic Macerated Strawberries Food

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place strawberries in a bowl. Drizzle vinegar over strawberries, and sprinkle with sugar. Stir gently to combine. Cover, and let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour but not more than 4 hours. Just before serving, grind pepper over berries.

BALSAMIC-MACERATED STRAWBERRIES WITH BASIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gently toss the strawberries with the sugar and vinegar. Let sit at room temperature until the strawberries have released their juices but are not yet mushy, about 30 minutes. (Don't let the berries sit for more than 90 minutes, or they'll start to collapse.)
• Just before serving, stack the basil leaves on a cutting board and roll them vertically into a loose cigar shape. Using a sharp chef's knife, very thinly slice across the roll to make a fine chiffonade of basil.
• Portion the strawberries and their juices among four small bowls and scatter with the basil to garnish, or choose one of the serving suggestions below.
• Serve the strawberries over grilled or toasted pound cake. Garnish with a dollop of crème fraîche.
• Put the berries on split biscuits for shortcakes; top with whipped cream and scatter with the basil.
• Layer the berries with ice cream or yogurt for a parfait. Garnish with the basil.
• Spoon the strawberries over a poached or roasted peach half.
• Use the berries as a filling for crêpes or a topping for waffles.
• Mash the berries slightly and fold into whipped creamm for a quick fool. Garnish with the basil.

MACERATED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Stir together strawberries and sugar in a medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature until juices are released, at least 30 minutes.

MACERATED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In a bowl combine all ingredients. Let stand in refrigerator for 2 hours.

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Thirty minutes to an hour before serving, combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside at room temperature.
• Place a serving of the strawberries in a bowl with a scoop of ice cream on top and dust lightly with lemon zest.

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Add vinegar and honey to a small to medium sized container.
• Whisk together until well combined.
• Add strawberries and toss until well coated.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Toss berries again and transfer to a pretty glass or serving bowl and garnish with basil or mint.

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Toss strawberries and other berries, if using, with the 1/4 cup sugar, and let sit for 10 minutes or longer. Do not refrigerate.
• Sprinkle with the vinegar; toss gently, then taste and add more sugar or vinegar if necessary. Sprinkle with the pepper, toss again, and serve, garnished with the mint, if you like. Spoon into a glass or bowl, and serve next to cookies or a piece of cake.

AMARETTO STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Wash and hull strawberries; drain. In a large bowl, marinate strawberries in Amaretto liqueur overnight. Serve over ice cream and sprinkle with slivered almonds.