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Strawberries with Port-Wine Dip

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Strawberries with Port-Wine DipMikkel Vang
Cooks' note:

Port-wine dip can be made 1 day ahead and cooled to room temperature, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

1 (750-ml) bottle Tawny Port
1 cup sugar
2 to 3 lb whole medium strawberries, stems left intact and berries rinsed and patted dry

Preparation

  1. Bring Port and sugar to a boil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and boil, uncovered, until slightly syrupy and reduced to 1 to 1 1/4 cups, about 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes (sauce will thicken as it cools). Transfer to a small bowl and serve with berries for dipping.

TagsDipPortAlcoholBeveragesStrawberryBerryFruitDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianEasyMeal PrepSummerGourmet
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