Macerated Berries

Macerating is similar to marinating, but it usually refers to soaking fruit in an alcohol concoction to soften it. Sugared and combined with alcohol, ripe berries give up their own juices until they swim in a delicious, sweet liquid. These are great on their own or over vanilla ice cream or plain yogurt.

Yield:

4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

1. 2 cups sliced strawberries
2. 2 cups fresh blueberries
3. 1 cup fresh raspberries
4. 1 tablespoon sugar
5. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6. 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur)
7. Preparation

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients, stirring gently. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

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