Cooking With Grandmothers

STRAWBERRIES WITH SUGAR AND ROSEWATER

Every season we do a vote on the Facebook page for people's favorite ingredient; I then create a simple recipe with the winning ingredient. Strawberries won in the Spring of 2016. Inspired by my time cooking at Boulettes Larder, with chef Amaryll Schwertner, I created this super simple, delightful recipe. Strawberries macerated with sugar and rosewater make the perfect accompaniment and drizzling syrup for vanilla ice cream, cakes, or unsweetened yogurt throughout the late spring and summer.

CourseDessert

Servings

4people

Servings

4people

Ingredients

2cup strawberries(clean, sliced)
1.5tbsp sugar
1tsp rosewater(can be purchased at Indian or Middle Eastern food markets)

Instructions

Mix together the strawberries, sugar, and rosewater. Let sit for at least 15 minutes, to allow the syrupy juices to develop. Taste for sweetness and rose flavor, adding a sprinkling more sugar or rosewater to your liking.
Spoon the berries (and drizzle the syrup) over plain yogurt (pictured here) for a lovely breakfast. Alternatively, serve with vanilla ice cream, or as an accompaniment to cake for dessert.