Macerated Strawberries

If you want something sweet on your menu, one of my favorite desserts is Macerated Strawberries. Fresh strawberries, a splash of Kosterina balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of maple syrup, and creamy Greek yogurt (vanilla ice cream is amazing, too) remind us that beautiful food doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s an easy no-cook dessert! Pair it with my almond-flour Thumbprint Cookies.

MACERATED STRAWBERRIES

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pints (4 cups) fresh strawberries, sliced thick

• 2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or lemon juice (I love a thick balsamic vinegar and Kosterina’s is divine)

• 1 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup

• 1 pint plain Greek yogurt, plant-based yogurt, or vanilla ice cream for serving

• Optional: a little black pepper

• Freshly grated lemon zest

• Fresh mint leaves, for serving

DIRECTIONS

• Thirty minutes to an hour before serving, combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar or maple syrup, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside at room temperature.

• To serve, place a serving of the strawberries in a bowl with a scoop of yogurt or ice cream. Dust lightly with lemon zest and don’t forget the fresh mint!