Recipe - Balsamic Strawberries

2 pt Strawberries
4 teaspoon Sugar; (4 to 6)
1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar

This is an exquisite dish created by the talented Mollie Katzen. She
advises the use of perfectlyRipe berries to maximize the effects of this
traditional Italian treat. Please note that the berries may be cut or sliced up and
sugared up to a day in advance. However the vinegar should be applied
within
30 minutes of serving.

1. Clean the strawberries by wiping them with a damp paper towel. Avoid
washing them directly in water as this dilutes the flavor of the berries by
ab sorbtion. 2. Hull the strawberries, and halve or slice them. This would
depend on their size. Place the berries on a shallow pan (10inch pie pan)
and sprinkle with sugar. 3. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to
sit for several hours, shaking the pan every so often. If you plan you plan
on letting then sit for more than 3 One half hours, they will have to
beRefrigerated. 4. Sprinkle with vinegar within a half hour of serving
atRoom temperature.

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