Balsamic Vanilla Orange Berries Recipes

ORANGE SEGMENTS WITH BERRIES AND BALSAMIC CREAM

Steps:

• Cut the peel and white pith from the oranges. Cut between the membranes to release the segments.
• Whisk the vinegar, creme fraiche, and sugar in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until it thickens and resembles a sauce, about 8 minutes.
• Arrange the orange segments and strawberries decoratively on plates. Drizzle the warm balsamic sauce over the fruit and serve. Alternately, the balsamic sauce can be served at room temperature and spooned atop the fruit. This is great served with frozen yogurt or ice cream.

BALSAMIC VANILLA ORANGE BERRIES

Steps:

• Quarter the strawberries and cut the blueberries in half (crosswise, not through the stem ends). Mix the strawberries, blueberries and whole raspberries gently together in a bowl and reserve. In a small bowl, mix together the balsamic vinegar, orange juice, sugar, clove and vanilla bean seeds. Pour over the berries. Fold in the basil carefully. Let the mixture stand to steep about 10-15 minutes. Divide the berries into chilled or frosted martini glasses. Drizzle any remaining juice over the berries. Top each glass with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream and garnish with a small sprig of basil.

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.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED ORANGES

Steps:

• Peel oranges removing all of the pith from the outside. Cut across grain into 1/4 inch slices, removing seeds.
• Place sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to boil. Stir constantly with a large spoon. Allow it to continue with a low boil until volume is halved (1/4 cup).
• Divide orange slices evenly between 4 plates. Drizzle with glaze.

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.

BALSAMIC BERRIES OVER VANILLA ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Combine berries, vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl.
• Combine remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, pine nuts and cloves in heavy small skillet. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar melts and pine nuts are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate if not using immediately.
• Scoop vanilla ice cream into bowls. Top with strawberries, then with nuts.