Grapes & Strawberries in Grappa

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From EatingWell:  March/April 1997

Sweetened grappa gives fresh fruit a decidedly Greek flavor. Try serving this over lightly sweetened ricotta for a special treat.

4 servings, generous 3/4 cup each | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup grappa
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved or sliced
• 1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes, halved lengthwise
• Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Preparation

1. Combine sugar, grappa and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Place over low heat, swirling just until sugar dissolves.
2. Combine strawberries, grapes and grappa syrup In a medium bowl. Refrigerate until cold. Serve garnished with mint sprigs.

Nutrition

Per serving : 205 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 33 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 2 mg Sodium; 261 mg Potassium

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate

Tips & Notes

• Ingredient note: Grappa is an Italian spirit, distilled from the residue of grapes remaining in the wine press after the juice has been extracted for wine. You can substitute kirsch or Framboise.