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Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar

Strawberry balsamic topping for serving over ice cream.

Associated Recipes: Fresh Fruit Desserts, Strawberry Summer
Category: Dessert
By: Emily Betz Tyra
Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar

Photographer: Todd Zawistowski

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 pints strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1/8 cup light brown sugar
  • Fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Bring vinegar, granulated sugar and lemon juice to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until syrup is reduced by half. Cool. Toss berries and brown sugar in a bowl. Pour vinegar syrup over berries, add fresh black pepper to taste. Serve over vanilla ice cream. Serves 6.