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Strawberries in Red Wine (Fragole Al Vino Rosso)
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(Recipe ID: 199)
Serves 4 to 6
Preparation time: 15 minutes; Cook time: 1to 2 hours
Source: Chef Joseph Lowery
This is a delicious (and to Americans, unusual) way to serve fresh strawberries. It is best served when marinated for only a couple of hours, much longer and the berries get a little soggy. Don't be fooled by the lucious taste, the syrup packs a whalop!
Ingredients
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- The zest of one lemon
- The juice of 1/4 lemon
- 2 1/2 cups Chianti or other dry red wine
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 pound Stawberries, washed and hulled
- Lightly sweetened whipped cream
Instructions
- In a large glass or cermaic bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, wine and sugar.
- Mix well.
- Add cleaned strawberries, gently toss, cover and let marinate from one to several hours.
- Serve each portion with a generous helping of the syrup topped with a small dollop of sweetened whipped cream.
