STRAWBERRIES AND ORANGES IN SYRUP

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I thought this was an interesting way to use strawberries for a light dessert. Recipe source: local newspaper

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup basil, thinly sliced
2 lbs strawberries (about 2 pints)
4 oranges

Steps:

  • Bring water and sugar to a boil and cook until clear and sugar is dissolved (2-3 minutes). Let syrup cool briefly and add basil. Set aside to steep and cool.
  • Wash strawberries, removing and discarding caps and then cut into quarters (or sixths if you have huge berries).
  • Cut away the orange peel from the oranges, and then cut oranges into sections.
  • Put the strawberries and orange pieces (and orange juice) in a bowl. Toss. Pour syrup over fruit. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.8, Fat 0.6, Sodium 2.8, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 40.2, Protein 1.9

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