Strawberries With Balsamic Vinegar

Name: Strawberries With Balsamic Vinegar
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart strawberries, rinsed, hulled and sliced; 1/2 pint blackberries or blueberries, optional; 1/4 cup sugar, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon high-quality balsamic vinegar, or more to taste; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Chopped fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional

By Mark Bittman

Total Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 4(81)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings

1quart strawberries, rinsed, hulled and sliced
½pint blackberries or blueberries, optional
¼cup sugar, or more to taste
1teaspoon high-quality balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
⅛teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional

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Preparation

Step 1
Toss strawberries and other berries, if using, with the ¼ cup sugar, and let sit for 10 minutes or longer. Do not refrigerate.
Step 2
Sprinkle with the vinegar; toss gently, then taste and add more sugar or vinegar if necessary. Sprinkle with the pepper, toss again, and serve, garnished with the mint, if you like. Spoon into a glass or bowl, and serve next to cookies or a piece of cake.