Balsamic Strawberries

 

After a winter of eating oranges and apples, I couldn't resist the on-sale strawberries at the grocery store this week. Unsurprisingly, March berries can't measure up to their peak-of-the-season July counterparts, but they're still lovely in one of my favorite easy dessert recipes: balsamic strawberries.

In this 5-minute, 4-ingredient recipe, the balsamic vinegar, sugar, and berry juices combine to make a delicious tangy-sweet syrup that goes perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can adjust the amount of vinegar depending on your preference and the sweetness of the berries. Start with just a drizzle, taste, and add more if needed. You can even add a little pinch of freshly ground black pepper if you're feeling really adventurous (weird, I know...but so good).

I love eating this treat most outside on a warm summer evening, but it's still pretty great on a rainy March night when summer is just a beautiful dream.

Ingredients
1 pint strawberries, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Vanilla ice cream

Directions
Mix berries, sugar, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour. Spoon berries into bowls and top with a scoop of ice cream.

Enjoy!