Berries Basil And Balsamic Recipes

BALSAMIC-MACERATED STRAWBERRIES WITH BASIL

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For this recipe, there's no need for an expensive, artisanal balsamic vinegar-a grocery-store vinegar is perfectly well suited.

Provided by Sarah Breckenridge

Categories Dessert

Yield four as a dessert; six to eight as a filling or topping.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and sliced 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick (about 4 cups)
1 Tbs. granulated sugar
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
8 to 10 medium fresh basil leaves

Steps:

In a large bowl, gently toss the strawberries with the sugar and vinegar. Let sit at room temperature until the strawberries have released their juices but are not yet mushy, about 30 minutes. (Don't let the berries sit for more than 90 minutes, or they'll start to collapse.)
Just before serving, stack the basil leaves on a cutting board and roll them vertically into a loose cigar shape. Using a sharp chef's knife, very thinly slice across the roll to make a fine chiffonade of basil.
Portion the strawberries and their juices among four small bowls and scatter with the basil to garnish, or choose one of the serving suggestions below.
Serve the strawberries over grilled or toasted pound cake. Garnish with a dollop of crème fraîche.
Put the berries on split biscuits for shortcakes; top with whipped cream and scatter with the basil.
Layer the berries with ice cream or yogurt for a parfait. Garnish with the basil.
Spoon the strawberries over a poached or roasted peach half.
Use the berries as a filling for crêpes or a topping for waffles.
Mash the berries slightly and fold into whipped creamm for a quick fool. Garnish with the basil.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize four as a dessert; six to eight as a filling or topping., Calories 40 kcal, Fat 5 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 pints (8 cups) fresh strawberries, sliced thick
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pints vanilla ice cream, for serving
Freshly grated lemon zest, for serving

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.

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

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This is a unique, gourmet way to serve this fantastic summer fruit! The balsamic vinegar brings out the berries' beautiful color and truly enhances their flavor. Great served with a simple pound cake, over vanilla ice cream, or simply by themselves.

Provided by HOOLIE

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

16 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and large berries cut in half
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

FRESH STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND BASIL

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Provided by Michael Schlow

Categories Fruit Dessert Strawberry Summer Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces and loosely packed
10 cups strawberries, trimmed and halved (4 pounds whole berries)

Steps:

In large mixing bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar, honey, and pepper. Add basil and strawberries; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 10 minutes and up to 1 1/2 hours. Serve chilled.