This is an utterly simple dessert that is a refreshing finish to any meal. Be sure to use bright red ripe berries.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 pints sweet ripe strawberries
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice (from 3 large oranges)
3 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Wash and hull: 1 1/2 pints sweet ripe strawberries.
Step 2
Cut the berries in half or in quarters if they are large.
Step 3
Stir together: 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice (from 3 large oranges), 3 tablespoons sugar, or to taste.
Step 4
Pour the juice over the berries and let them soak for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold.
Variations
Step 5
Substitute a fruity red wine for the orange juice and add a squeeze of lemon juice.
Step 6
Add the segments of 1 or 2 oranges to the sliced strawberries.
