posted by JAR 06-15-103 2:43 PM
Strawberries and Red Grapes with Balsamic and Red Wine Reduction
From Macy's Cooking School Personal Chefs Program
3/4 Balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp ground clove
1tbsp lemon juice
1 quart strawberries hulled and halved lengthwise
1/4 cup dry red wine such as Merlot
pinch salt
t tbsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups seedless red or black grapes halved pole to pole
Simmer vinegar, wine sugar and salt in a heavy bottomed nonreactive saucepan over high heat until syrupy and reduced to 1/4 cup. (Be careful not to breathe fumes and watch splatters.)
Off heat stir in clove, lemon zest and juice and vanilla: steep one minute to blend flavors and strain. Combine strawberries and grapes in a medium bowl: pour warm dressing over fruit and toss to coat. Serve immediately at room temp or wrap and refrigerate up to 4 hours and served chilled.