Berry Salad with Orange Syrup

Name: Berry Salad with Orange Syrup
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H45M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar; 5 wide strips orange zest; 6 sprigs thyme; 2 pounds strawberries, trimmed and sliced; 3/4 cup blueberries; 3/4 cup blackberries; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)

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Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr 45 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

This salad is really all about highlighting strawberries in their peak season. We use some strawberries to create a concentrated syrup that gets tossed with a strawberry salad for the ultimate strawberry flavor bomb.

Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr 45 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

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1/3 cup sugar

5 wide strips orange zest

6 sprigs thyme

2 pounds strawberries, trimmed and sliced

3/4 cup blueberries

3/4 cup blackberries

2 tablespoons orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)

Directions

Combine the sugar, 3 tablespoons water, the orange zest, thyme and one-third of the strawberries in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar, until slightly syrupy, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
Combine the remaining strawberries, the blueberries and blackberries in a large bowl. Add the orange liqueur and toss to coat. Strain the cooled syrup, reserving the orange zest, then pour the syrup over the berries; toss to coat. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until the fruit softens slightly and is very juicy, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl along with the reserved zest.