Strawberries in Red Wine

Fresh strawberries macerated in fruity red wine with a touch of lemon juice and sugar, creating an elegant and simple dessert perfect for entertaining.

4 servings
2 hr 5 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fruity red wine such as Santa Maddalena, Barbera, Valpolicella, Merlot, or Zinfandel
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 lb strawberries
  • trimmed
  • and halved if large

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Stir together wine, lemon juice, and sugar (to taste) in a bowl. Stir in strawberries and let macerate at room temperature 1 hour, then chill until cold, up to 1 hour but no longer. (Fruit will become too soft if it steeps for more than 2 hours.)

    120 min

  2. 2.

    Serve berries in small bowls with some of their juices.

    5 min