Brown-Sugar Balsamic Strawberry Sauce

Brown-Sugar Balsamic Strawberry Sauce

This sweet strawberry sauce, flavored with brown sugar and balsamic, is a great way to jazz up classic vanilla ice cream. Country Living Magazine
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Balsamic, Sauce, Strawberries
Servings: 6
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Recipe: Country Living Magazine Photo Andrew Purcell

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs strawberries
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp balsamic glaze (see Note)

Instructions

  • 1-In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring strawberries and brown sugar to a boil.
    2-Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat and, using a potato masher, mash berries until broken up but still chunky.
    3-Let cool for 30 minutes, then stir in balsamic glaze. Serve sauce over ice cream.

Notes

Note: Balsamic glaze is available at gourmet grocers and williams-sonoma.com, or substitute 1 cup balsamic vinegar plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, boiled and reduced by half (yields 8 tablespoons).