Sparkling Strawberries Recipes

SPARKLING STRAWBERRY AGAR-AGAR

Steps:

• Place strawberries in an even layer in the bottom of a 9x9-in. baking dish; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine water and agar agar powder. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cider. Pour mixture over strawberries; let stand 5 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 2 hours. , To serve, cut into 1-in. cubes and place in serving bowls. Top with additional sparkling cider if desired.

SPARKLING FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, strawberries and grapes. Combine wine or grape juice and club soda; pour over fruit. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SPARKLING STRAWBERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• Place a 6-quart punch bowl in the freezer to chill thoroughly while preparing the punch, at least 20 minutes.
• Combine strawberries and lemonade concentrate in a blender. Blend on high speed until strawberries are pureed. Pour into the chilled punch bowl.
• Add ginger ale, club soda, ice cubes, and sugar. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.

PANCAKE "CAKE" WITH SPARKLING STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• For the pancake batter: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F; place a dinner plate in the oven.
• Whisk together the water, milk, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter in a large bowl until completely smooth. Do not overmix.
• Brush the surface of a nonstick pan set over medium heat with some of the remaining melted butter. Spoon 1/3 cup of the batter into the pan and tilt the pan so the pancake is thin and about 6 inches in diameter. Flip once it looks crispy on the edges and air holes appear in the center. Cook another minute until cooked through. Remove the pancake to the plate in the oven to keep warm. Continue making pancakes until all the batter is gone, brushing the pan with butter as needed. Pile the pancakes one on top of the other in an organized stack as you go. You should have about 10 total.
• For the sparkling strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries and sugar and gently toss to coat. Pour the sparkling wine over the strawberries and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Serve over the pancakes.

SPARKLING STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In a wide shallow bowl arrange strawberries.
• Add organge juice and ginger ale.
• Sprinkle sugar over strawberries, orange juice, and ginger ale.
• Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, turning berries occasionally.
• If there are leftovers, cover and store in refrigerator.