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Strawberries Dusted with Cardamom Sugar

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Ground cardamom is a clever addition to the sugar in this simple recipe.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur or orange juice
2 16-ounce baskets strawberries, hulled, left whole
Fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Chocolate-Orange Easter-Egg Truffles

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk sugar and cardamom in small bowl to blend. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store mixture in covered container at room temperature.)

    Step 2

    Pour Grand Marnier into large bowl. Add strawberries to bowl and toss to coat. Spread cardamom sugar on large platter or baking sheet. Using slotted spoon and working in batches, transfer strawberries to platter with cardamom sugar. Roll in sugar to coat well. Divide strawberries among 6 wineglasses. Pour any remaining Grand Marnier from bowl over berries. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)

  2. Step 3

    Place 1 wineglass with strawberries on each of 6 plates. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve with Chocolate-Orange Easter-Egg Truffles.

TagsFruit DessertDessertStrawberryBerryFruitCardamomHerbs & SpicesNut FreeGluten FreeSpringBon Appétit
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