Food Network: Strawberry Preserves with Black Pepper and Balsamic Vinegar

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Strawberry Preserves with Black Pepper and Balsamic Vinegar
Recipe courtesy of Gourmet Magazine

Ingredients
2 cups strawberries (about 1 pint), trimmed and quartered
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Directions
In a small heavy saucepan bring all ingredients to a boil, stirring, and
skim surface. Simmer mixture, stirring and skimming foam occasionally, 15 minutes, or until
thickened and translucent. Remove pan from heat and cool preserves completely. Preserves keep,
covered and chilled, 1 month.