Ingredients
- Around 200g halved strawberries
- 40g brown sugar
- 60ml balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chilled butter
- Thick pieces of ciabatta bread, lightly toasted
BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES ON TOAST
Method
- Mix together the strawberries, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar in a bowl and leave to infuse together overnight
- Give it a light, occasional stir
- Place a heavy bottomed pan on high a heat
- Put in olive oil Take out the strawberries and strain, discarding the liquid
- Turn down the heat on the pan and then add the strawberries and bring the sauce to the simmer over a low to medium heat
- Then add the butter and stir until it is all melted and mixed in
- Cool the mixture, take out the big pieces of strawberry, smash onto your toast, add a dollop of creme fraiche and drizzle with left over sauce
Comments
Thanks to Ettrick Gardens for providing the strawberries used in the demonstration at the market
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