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Strawberries with Balsamic Reduction
Servings = 2 | Serving size =1/2 pint strawberries with 1 tsp. balsamic reduction
This recipe can be multiplied by 2.
This recipe can be divisible by 2.
This recipe makes enough balsamic reduction for 12 servings.
| 1 cup | balsamic vinegar |
| 1 | pint fresh strawberries (rinsed, stemmed and sliced) |
| 1 tsp | sugar |
| fresh ground black pepper |
Place the balsamic vinegar in a small stainless steel or non-reactive sauce pan over medium heat. When the vinegar comes to a boil reduce the heat so that the liquid is simmering. Cook for about 30 - 40 minutes until reduced to 1/4 cup. Cool.
While the vinegar is reducing combine the sliced strawberries and sugar in a bowl and toss until well blended. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
Divide the strawberries between two bowls when ready to serve. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon of the vinegar and a single shake of ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/2 pint strawberries with 1 tsp. balsamic reduction | Servings 2
Calories 57 | Calories from Fat 4
Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)
Total Fat 0g (1%) | Saturated Fat 0g (0%)
Monounsaturated Fat 0g | Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0 mg (0 %) | Sodium 3 mg (0 %)
Total Carbohydrates 13g (4%) | Sugars 8g
Dietary Fiber 3g (13%) | Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 163 % | Calcium 3% | Iron 4%
Vitamin K 4 mcg | Potassium 269 mg | Magnesium 23 mg
The strawberry: "Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did."
-Dr William Butler, Writer
The refrigerator light goes on...
In the summer my mom would slice strawberries into a big bowl. It was one of the best things about July and August. They smelled so good and the light sprinkling of sugar helps to make a lovely bright syrup. We never had balsamic vinegar on ours though.
I can remember the first time that I had a balsamic reduction on berries. I thought that this was the perfect dessert. Sweet, peppery, sour and even just a bit salty. This was surpassed only by having the good stuff -- 25 year old balsamic vinegar on strawberries. A rare occasion but not one to be missed.