Balsamic-Glazed Strawberries

Local strawberries ripening in the sun at Blue Heron Farm in Lodi, NY.

June brings hot sun, warm earth, and one of the first fruits of our local growing season — strawberries! GreenStar works with a few different farms to source the freshest local berries. If you can make it home from the store without eating them all first, this tangy-sweet balsamic glaze perfectly complements fresh berries. Spoon some over sliced pound cake or angel food cake for a special dessert.

Balsamic-Glazed Strawberries

Servings: 6
Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound fresh strawberries, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 cups vanilla yogurt or vanilla ice cream
Preparation

In a small saucepan, mix together the balsamic vinegar and honey. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, until the mixture has slightly thickened. Remove from heat and add the vanilla. Toss the strawberries with the balsamic glaze and stir in the mint. Once the sauce has cooled, drizzle over scoops of yogurt or ice cream in individual serving dishes.

Nutritional Information
45 calories, 0 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 0 mg. sodium, 10 g. carbohydrate, 1 g. fiber, 0 g. protein

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