Strawberries and Syrup

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Serves 6| Hands-On Time: 20m | Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, cognac, or fruit brandy
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

Directions

  1. Place the strawberries in a large bowl.
  2. Simmer the granulated sugar and 1/3 cup water until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the Grand Marnier. Pour the syrup over the strawberries and toss.
  3. Beat the cream and confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl until soft peaks form.
  4. Divide the strawberry mixture among individual bowls and top with the whipped cream.
By James Peterson,  February 2008

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 372Calories From Fat 57%
  • Fat  23g
  • Sat Fat  14g
  • Cholesterol  82mg
  • Sodium  24mg
  • Carbohydrate  31g
  • Fiber  3g
  • Sugar  18g
  • Protein  2g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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European fruit brandies, known as eaux de vie (and available at most liquor stores), can liven up many out-of-season fruits.

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