Sweet and Savory Balsamic Strawberries

Posted by Lynda Przybylski on June 29, 2011 0 Comments

 

Savory-Sweet Balsamic Strawberries Recipe

One piece of advice when planning a 4th of July dessert menu? Try to find at least one dessert option that's not overly sweet. People often overlook the sweet-n-savory concept like the one here.

This dish is so simple and tasty, but it's a different kind of dessert that can help round out all the other dishes at your party. This is one of those great July 4th dessert recipes for adults who are watching what they eat, or who like to try experiment with new flavors. The flavors in this one are surprising and complex!

Ingredients:
1 lb. fresh ripe strawberries, sliced in half
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/4 C. sugar
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions: 1. Mix the strawberries, vinegar and sugar together.

2. Cover and leave in the refrigerator for two hours.

3. Stir them one more time before serving with a fresh sprinkle of pepper on top.