Strawberry Preserves with Black Pepper and Balsamic Vinegar

Recipe courtesy of Gourmet Magazine

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Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 cups

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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.

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recipe Strawberry Preserves with Black Pepper and Balsamic Vinegar
Sharon Los Angeles, CA 07-01-2009
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Love the Balsamic and Black Pepper!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe this morning. Having read the other reviews, I only added 1 Tablespoon of water, and probably would leave... that out next time. I did, at the last minute, remember something the Barefoot Contessa said about apples containing pectin, so I quickly diced up 1/2 of an apple and added it to the boiling mixture. (If I had been thinking ahead, I might have diced it even more finely, or maybe grated it.) So far, the preserve, though still warm, seems to be thick enough. And so good! You get a little kick from the balsamic and black pepper at the end. YUM! I will definitely make this again.Read more
recipe Strawberry Preserves with Black Pepper and Balsamic Vinegar
Debby Corona, CA 04-26-2009
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So delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just finished making this. I was a little iffy because I just wanted a basic preserves recipe but this is what I came across... so I went ahead with it. I'm so glad I did, because this preserve is amazing! I spread it on a piece of french bread I made a day or so ago and it was like heaven! I cooked it for longer than it calls for and used a vanilla fig balsalmic that I bought from a local maker and it is divine. I will definitely be making this one again. Would make a great gift too.Read more
recipe Strawberry Preserves with Black Pepper and Balsamic Vinegar
Shal Newton, MA 04-07-2009
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Good but a little thin
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The taste of this preserve was excellent. The combination of balsamic with black pepper with the strawberries was perfect. ... Have to use excellent aged balsamic. It definitely needed a little pectin. Did not firm up as much as I'd hoped even after being in the refrigerator overnight. Will definitely make again though but perhaps will add some pectin. Read more
recipe Strawberry Preserves with Black Pepper and Balsamic Vinegar
Anonymous 06-20-2007
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EXCELLENT FLAVOR
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I went strawberry picking and needed some strawberry recipes. Found this one and made quite a few jars. It is really... delicious and did use fresh cracked pepper. Would make it again and again.Read more
recipe Strawberry Preserves with Black Pepper and Balsamic Vinegar
Ray Indiana, PA 05-05-2007
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Taste of Ancient Rome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Sara has done it again! With this recipe she has given us a real taste of an ancient Roman classic. During the height of... the Roman Empire, a particular favorite of its citizens was fresh strawberries sprinkled with aged, mellow Balsamic Vinegar and then dusted with cracked black pepper. It may seem a bit unusual today, but with Sara's excellent recipe we can try this taste treat anew. The recipe itself is simple and the only thing you need to be sure of is the freshness of the ingredients. That includes the pepper. Do not use that pre-ground stuff in the can! Get whole pepper berries as fresh as you can and crack them yourself. Aged balsamic can be pricey but try to purchase the best you can. This attention to detail can be sure you make the best preserves you've ever tasted!Read more