Mixed Seasonal Berries with Balsamic Syrup

Serves 6

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Ingredients 3 cups of fresh seasonal berries 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp sugar 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla

Wash and dry berries. Gently toss he berries with 1 tsp sugar, set aside until serving.

On medium low heat bring balsamic vinegar to a low simmer in a small non-reactive saucepan. Lower heat slightly and add 1 tbsp sugar and dissolve, stirring into a syrup about 5 minutes. Set syrup aside until completely cooled (can be prepped ahead of time to this point).

In a bowl mix 1 tsp sugar with the whipping cream until stiff, adding vanilla while whipping. Divide berries into 6 bowls, top with a small spoon of whipped cream and drizzle with balsamic syrup.