Strawberry Orange Vinegar Food

STRAWBERRY ORANGE VINEGAR

Steps:

• Using a citrus zester, peel rind from orange in long narrow strips (being careful not to remove pith). In a large saucepan, heat vinegar and sugar to just below the boiling point. Place strawberries in a warm sterilized quart jar; add heated vinegar mixture and orange peel. Cover and let stand in a cool dark place 10 days., Strain mixture through a cheesecloth; discard pulp and orange rind. Pour into a sterilized pint jar. Seal tightly. Store in the refrigerator up to 6 months.

STRAWBERRIES IN BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND ORANGE SUGAR

Steps:

• Rinse strawberries to remove any grit, cut tops off .
• Put strawberries into a bowl and sprinkle with icing sugar and pepper.
• Chop mint finely and add to strawberries and mix well.
• Add Cointreau to the strawberry mix, cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve.
• Zest oranges into a mortar & pestle, add the caster sugar and pound until a smooth orange sugar forms.
• Put 1/2 of this orange mix into a container, cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve. Place the other 1/2 and the cream into a bowl and whisk until stiff peaks form. Cover this and place in the fridge until ready to serve.
• Just before serving, add the vinegar to the strawberries and mix together.
• Place the strawberries onto a long serving dish (straining the majority of the juice) and top with the cream mixture. Sprinkle the remainder of the orange sugar over the top of the cream - serve.

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.

STRAWBERRIES IN ORANGE JUICE

Steps:

• Stem the strawberries and put them in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the sugar and pour over the juice. Cover and leave to macerate several hours or overnight before serving.

STRAWBERRY-ORANGE SORBET

Steps:

• Stir 1 cup water and sugar in small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Chill sugar syrup until cold, about 1 hour.
• Combine sliced strawberries, fresh orange juice and orange peel in processor. Puree until smooth. With processor running, gradually add chilled sugar syrup and process until well blended. Transfer sorbet mixture to 13x9x2-inch glass dish. Freeze just until sorbet is firm, stirring every 30 minutes, about 3 hours total. Transfer frozen sorbet to processor. Puree until smooth. Spoon into dessert glasses and serve immediately or freeze in covered container up to 3 days.

STRAWBERRY ORANGE JAM

Steps:

• Inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust; discard any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until strawberry jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Wash, hull, and crush strawberries in a bowl. Measure berries; you should have about 5 cups.
• Scrub oranges well under hot running water and pat dry with paper towels. Zest oranges; place zest in a bowl and set aside. Peel oranges and remove all white pith. Divide oranges into segments and remove any white fibrous membranes and seeds. Chop oranges finely and mix into the bowl with the zest.
• Place crushed strawberries and orange-zest mixture in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in pectin and slowly bring mixture to a full rolling boil. Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Return to a full rolling boil on high heat and boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Skim off any foam with a ladle or a large spoon.
• Pack strawberry jam into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

STRAWBERRY ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat the liqueur and orange juice over medium heat.
• Stir in 1 3/4 cups strawberries. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in the sugar. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the berries soften. Remove from the heat.
• Stir in the remaining 1 3/4 cups strawberries. Serve hot or pour into a small airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Cinnamon Blueberry Sauce
• Substitute fresh blueberries for the strawberries and use 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice. Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon when stirring in the sugar.
• Nutrition information
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 33
• Total fat: 0.0g
• Saturated: 0.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
• Monounsaturated: 0.0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 1mg
• Carbohydrates: 7g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 5g
• Protein: 0g
• Calcium: 11mg
• Potassium: 102mg
• Dietary Exchanges
• 1/2 fruit
• Nutrition information (CINNAMON BLUEBERRY SAUCE)
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 45
• Total fat: 0.0g
• Saturated: 0.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
• Monounsaturated: 0.0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 1mg
• Carbohydrates: 11g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 1g
• Calcium: 6mg
• Potassium: 58mg
• Dietary Exchanges
• 1 fruit

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.

STRAWBERRY-ORANGE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Cool.
• Mix dressing and mayo until blended. Add pasta and onions; toss to coat. Gently stir in fruit.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Slice tops of strawberries off. Place strawberries in a colander and wash off any debris. Pat dry and slice.
• Pour vinegar into a sealable jar. Add strawberries to the vinegar. Allow the fruit to infuse at room temperature for 2 days.
• Transfer mixture to a sealable bottle. Strain strawberries from the vinegar if desired.

STRAWBERRY ORANGE AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients. Mix well and refrigerate.
• Combine greens and fruits, toss with dressing and serve.
• Top with chopped pecans, if desired.