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      Title: STRAWBERRIES MACERATED IN RED WINE
 Categories: Desserts
      Yield: 6 servings
 
      2 qt Ripe strawberries
    1/2    Bottle fruity, pinot noir
           -red wine
      4 tb Balsamic vinegar
    1/2 c  Granulated sugar (or to
           -taste)
      4    Sprigs of mint for garnish
 
  Wash the strawberries and pat dry with paper towels.
  Remove the hulls and stems. Invert on paper towelling
  to drain for 1/2 hour at room temperature.
  
  Cut the berries in halves or quarters depending on
  size. Transfer to a glass bowl. Pour the wine and the
  balsamic vinegar over the strawberries.
  
  Add sugar to balance the flavor of the strawberries.
  Refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring about every half
  hour. Spoon the strawberries with a little bit if the
  juices into a shallow bowl. Garnish with mint. Serve
  with a fork and dessert spoon.
  
  From Chef Jimmy Schmidt, Owner/Chef Rattlesnake Club,
  Tres Vite, Cocina Del Sol; Detroit, Southfield,
  Busters Bay, Orchard Lake
 
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