Gingerglazedstrawberriesherbsoptional Recipes

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES WITH WHIPPED MASCARPONE CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, and lemon juice in heavy small saucepan.
• Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
• Boil until syrup is reduced to scant 1/4 cup, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer to small bowl; cool completely.
• (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Combine mascarpone, cream, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl.
• Whisk until thick soft peaks form.
• Cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
• Combine berries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl; drizzle with balsamic syrup and toss to blend.
• Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Divide berries and syrup among 6 goblets.
• Top with mascarpone mixture.

CINNAMON GLAZED STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan combine sugar, butter, lemon juice and cinnamon.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until syrupy and thick.
• Remove from heat and add berries, tossing gently to coat each berry.
• Serve immediately.
• Or: add coconut along with berries, toss to coat.
• Or: cool glazed berries on a plate or cookie sheet, then roll in coconut, or chocolate, or both.

GINGER GLAZED STRAWBERRIES (HERBS OPTIONAL)

Steps:

• Mix cornstarch with a bit of water to make a slurry.
• Place remaining ingredients into a pot over medium low heat stirring till sugar is dissolved.
• Remove herbs and discard.
• Add slurry and cook till thickened.
• Enjoy on top of whatever pleases you!