Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar on Strawberries

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• ■2 baskets strawberries, which is 2 pints or 1/2 pound whole strawberries
• ■1/4 cup sugar
• ■1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• ■1 ounce chocolate

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the oven to 200°. Add the berries (caps on) to a large colander and rinse with a gentle spray of cool water to clean. Drain and dry with paper towels or a dish towel. Awesome tip: Use a salad spinner to remove excess water.
2. Hull each strawberry with a sharp paring knife. Leave especially small berries whole or cut in half if larger.
3. In a bowl, sprinkle the berries half of the ¼ cup sugar. The berries should look slightly moist. Add more sugar until they take on a shiny appearance.
4. Place the berries in a glass baking dish that is small enough so that the berries fit snugly. Roast for around 2½ hours until the berries shrink considerably and become chewy. Larger berries will take longer to cook.

While the berries cook you can make the chocolate balsamic:
1. Boil the balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan until reduced by half.
2. Remove from heat. Swirl in chocolate until melted.
3. Drizzle over roasted strawberries and enjoy!