Minted Strawberries with White Wine
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

For a kid-friendly,nonalcoholic version of this dessert, use white grape juice instead of wine and reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons. Don't forget the mint sprigs garnish.


Minted Strawberries with White Wine

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Servings: Makes 8 servings.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Related Categories: Desserts, Strawberries, Strawberry Desserts
 
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Ingredients
  • 6  cups
    strawberries
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  • 1  cup
    sugar
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  • 2  bunches
    fresh mint (1-1/2 oz.)
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  • 2  to 3 cups
    dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
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    Fresh mint sprigs
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Directions
1.
Halve large berries; leave hulls on a few berries. Place berries in a large bowl; sprinkle with sugar and cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
2.
Remove mint leaves from one bunch of mint. Stack 6 to 8 leaves together; roll the stacked leaves. Slice across the roll to create narrow strips. Repeat with remaining leaves. Add the shredded mint to strawberries just before serving.
3.
To serve, evenly divide the minted berries and juices among 8 glasses; pour wine over berries until just covered. Garnish with mint sprigs. Makes 8 servings.
4.
For a nonalcoholic version, use white grape juice instead of wine and reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons.
Nutrition information
Calories 170, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Total Sugar 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 117%, Calcium 3%, Iron 14%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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