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Strawberries and Grapes with Balsamic and Red Wine Reduction

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup sugar
1 Pinch salt
3 whole cloves
1 tablespoon grated zest plus 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 quart strawberries -- hulled and halved lengthwise
(about
4 cups)
9 ounces large seedless red or black grapes -- each grape
halved pole to pole (about 2 cups)

Simmer vinegar, wine, sugar, and salt in small, heavy-bottomed nonreactive
saucepan over high heat until syrupy and reduced to 1/4 cup, about 15
minutes. Off heat, stir in cloves, lemon zest and juice, and vanilla;
steep 1 minute to blend flavors, and strain. Combine strawberries and
grapes in medium bowl; pour warm dressing over fruit and toss to coat.
Serve immediately at room temperature or cover with plastic wrap,
refrigerate up to 4 hours, and serve chilled.

Source:
"http://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipe/787.shtml" S(Shared): by
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 111 Calories; 1g Fat (7.5% calories
from fat); 1g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg
Cholesterol; 39mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1/2
Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : An inexpensive balsamic vinegar is fine for use in this recipe.
Save
high-quality vinegar for other preparations in which the vinegar is not
cooked.


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