A tickle of vinegar contrasts
with sweet strawberries and sugared pine nuts. Serve this elegant
topping on ice cream or over pound cake.
Strawberries
with Candied Pine Nuts
- 2 cups sliced, hulled
and cleaned strawberries
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
4 tablespoons granulated sugar - divided use
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- In a small bowl, combine
strawberries, vinegar and 2 tablespoons sugar; toss gently and
set aside.
- Combine remaining sugar,
pine nuts and cloves in a heavy skillet. Cook over medium-low
heat until sugar is melted and pine nuts are golden brown. Remove
from skillet. Let cool.
- Spoon berries over vanilla
ice cream or pound cake and sprinkle with the pine nuts.
Makes about 4 cups.
Cooking Tip: If you think
your guests will appreciate it, substitute a good balsamic for
the vinegar.
