Strawberries in Balsmic Pepper Syrup

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Wow, was this great! I first heard of putting black pepper on

strawberries from Lynn Fischer. And my balsamic vinegar bottle

suggests serving it with strawberries. But it never occurred to me to

put the two ideas together.

 

Since some balsamic vinegars are " smoother " than others, and some

strawberries sweeter than others, I suggest you start with less

honey, and add more to taste. Even the somewhat sour off-season

strawberries would be nice served this way.

 

This would be good served on frozen yogurt or ice cream, angel food

cake, or lowfat pound cake. It was also wonderful just by itself.

Don't be afraid to try it!

 

Note: I used strawberries only, and it was great. Bananas will change

the flavor, and might be overwhelming? I will definitely make this

again, and may still omit the bananas.

 

Let us know if you like it.

 

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Strawberries in Balsmic Pepper Syrup

 

Recipe By : Short and Sweet, Melanie Barnard

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Desserts Fruit

Vegan Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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5 tablespoons honey

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 pint strawberries -- halved

1 large firm banana -- sliced

 

Whisk the honey and vinegar until well-blended. Stir in the pepper.

Add strawberries and stir gently to coat. Let stand for 5 to 10

minutes at room temperature. Stir in banana slices. Serve fruit and

syrup in shallow dessert bowls or stemmed goblets.

 

> Ellen C. <ellen

 

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Per serving: 87 Calories; less than one gram Fat (3% calories from

fat); 1g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 2142

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Ellen C.

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