Mixed Berries Marnier Recipes

SIMPLE FRESH BERRY WITH GRAND MARNIER SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Put 1 pint of the mixed berries in a medium bowl. Using a pastry cutter , fork, or potato masher, coarsely mash berries.
• Purée remaining berries with 4 tablespoons sugar in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
• Mix puréed berries with mashed berries along with orange liqueur.
• Taste and adjust flavor, adding more sugar if necessary.
• Let the berry sauce stand at room temperature to allow the flavors to blend for at least 30 minutes. The sauce can also be prepared ahead, covered, and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before serving.
• Enjoy! Recipe Source: " The Perfect Recipe " by Pam Anderson (Houghton Mifflin) Reprinted with permission. As Executive Editor of Cook's Illustrated, Pam Anderson made a name for herself in the food world. She has since authored seven cookbooks, including "The Perfect Recipe," a cookbook dedicated to the everyday home cook. The cookbook has over 150 recipes with dozens of step-by-step illustrations and tons of helpful tips.

FRESH FRUIT WITH CREAMY GRAND MARNIER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier in processor. Blend until smooth.
• Taste and add more Grand Marnier, if desired.
• Transfer mixture to bowl and refrigerate until cold, about one hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.).
• Divide fruit among 8 stemmed goblets.
• Top with sauce and serve.
• Note: Use any fresh fruit in season that you like. It's especially good with strawberries, grapes, and blueberries.

MACERATED BERRIES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, stirring gently. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.