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Balsamic Berries Over Vanilla Ice Cream

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Ingredients

1/2 1-pint basket strawberries, sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar*
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Pinch of ground cloves
Vanilla ice cream
*Available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine berries, vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl.

    Step 2

    Combine remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, pine nuts and cloves in heavy small skillet. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar melts and pine nuts are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate if not using immediately.

    Step 3

    Scoop vanilla ice cream into bowls. Top with strawberries, then with nuts.

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