Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar

By VerneJ

Sweetness from the berries, a little tartness from the balsamic vinegar, a hint of heat from the pepper and the sugar helps bring the juices out of the berries. A perfect mix of flavors!

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

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

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