How to Make Balsamic and Tarragon Strawberries

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How to Make Balsamic and Tarragon Strawberries

This is a simple, delicious and healthy strawberry dessert. Be sure to use a high quality aged balsamic vinegar for the best flavor.

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Step 1 of 9
Select fresh, ripe strawberries. I am using 2 pints today, which is a nice size dessert for 4 people. This recipe can be easily adjusted for a crowd.

Select fresh, ripe strawberries. I am using 2 pints today, which is a nice size dessert for 4 people. This recipe can be easily adjusted for a crowd.

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Give the berries a good rinse, and then gently pat dry. Make sure to remove as much moisture as possible.

Give the berries a good rinse, and then gently pat dry. Make sure to remove as much moisture as possible.

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Hull the strawberries, and slice into 1/4 inch pieces.

Hull the strawberries, and slice into 1/4 inch pieces.

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Gather the strawberries in a medium sized metal or glass bowl.

Gather the strawberries in a medium sized metal or glass bowl.

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Add 3 tablespoons of sugar.

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar.

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Using a plastic spatula, gently fold the sugar in. Make sure the strawberries are evenly coated.

Using a plastic spatula, gently fold the sugar in. Make sure the strawberries are evenly coated.

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Slice the tarragon into small strips. Add to the bowl.

Slice the tarragon into small strips. Add to the bowl.

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Add one teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. Gently stir. Cover the bowl, and place in the fridge for 1 to 3 hours. Remove and bring to room temperature before serving.

Add one teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. Gently stir. Cover the bowl, and place in the fridge for 1 to 3 hours. Remove and bring to room temperature before serving.

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Spoon the berries, and the juices into a bowl or glass. Serve alone, or with a scoop of something sweet like vanilla ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, granita, cream, etc. Enjoy!

Spoon the berries, and the juices into a bowl or glass. Serve alone, or with a scoop of something sweet like vanilla ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, granita, cream, etc. Enjoy!

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Supplies

2 Pints Fresh strawberries

1 Teaspoon Balsamic vinegar, the best quality you can get!

3 Tablespoons Sugar

Fresh tarragon (quantity to your preference)

Renee Wortham

Sounds interesting, to say the least!!

Renee Wortham 3 months ago

Valerie Martinez

Yum I'm goin to try it

Valerie Martinez 3 months ago

Pamela Rodriguez

I must try this! Thank you for sharing, looks delicious and fresh!

Pamela Rodriguez 4 months ago

Isi Olunwa

Definitely perfect for spring/summer...with no guilt!! :-)

Isi Olunwa 4 months ago

Vivian Chow

Such a simple and lovely treat!

Vivian Chow 4 months ago

Sara Paul Raffel

@Maxine absolutely!

(author) 11 months ago

Maxine Sparrow✌

Could I use basil??

Maxine Sparrow✌ 11 months ago

Shayne 🎨

What a lovely and elegant dessert!

Shayne 🎨 11 months ago

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Heather W

Oh is it like a tiny bowl with spikes with a Handel? I think I have one.

Heather W 10 months ago

Sara Paul Raffel

@Heather A strawberry huller is a kitchen tool that removes the leaves and stem from a strawberry. They are not very expensive, so of you cook with or eat a lot of strawberries, it is probably worth it.

(author) 10 months ago

Heather W

What's a strawberry huller?

Heather W 10 months ago

Allicious !

That's perfect !

Allicious ! 11 months ago

Sara Paul Raffel

I wish I had a strawberry huller! I basically lop off the green from the of top of the strawberry's shoulders with a paring knife.

(author) 11 months ago

Shayne 🎨

Do you use a strawberry huller? What's your technique? They look perfect.

Shayne 🎨 11 months ago

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