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Balsamic strawberries in a white dish with a sprig of mint for garnish.
Victoria Haneveer

Balsamic Strawberries Appetizer

This is as simple as you can get, if you want to serve fruit as an appetizer. Adding balsamic vinegar to fresh strawberries gives them a tart/sweet finish, with a little sugar and black pepper to finish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries (450 grams, halved and hulled)
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar (50 grams)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Optional Garnish
  • fresh mint sprigs

Method
 

  1. Drizzle the vinegar over the strawberries in a bowl.
  2. Sprinkle over the sugar.
  3. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover and let the mixture sit at room temperature for between 1 and 4 hours
  5. Just before serving, grind black pepper over the berries and garnish with mint sprigs if liked.
  6. Serve your balsamic strawberries with crackers, toasted bread or even cheese, as you prefer.

Notes

  • Sometimes I like to throw in grilled strawberries or tomatoes, for additional texture and flavor.
  • You can experiment with other berries or soft fruits such as peaches or apricots.
  • A sprig of mint is a nice garnish but you can use any herbs you have on hand, or even microgreens.