I love to combine seasonal fruits like pears with something a little exotic and unexpected such as cool and crispy grapes. Top it with a tangy dressing that really spices up the fruit and you’ve got a salad you can serve on its own or with crisp romaine lettuce. Basil and grapes are usually available year-round at your supermarket.
Ingredients 4 not-too-ripe peaches, washed, peeled and sliced ½ c Sparrow Lane California Peach Vinegar 1 T honey Whipped Cream Sliced shortcake or ice cream Instructions Toss peaches with vinegar and honey in a bowl until fruit is well coated. (Can marinate for about an hour prior, if time permits, but flavor is delicious eitherContinue reading “Pan Peaches and Cream”
Ingredients 12 firm-ripe fresh figs, trimmed and halved lengthwise 3 T turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw or packed light brown sugar) forced through a sieve 1 pint super premium vanilla ice cream 1 – 2 T Sparrow Lane 25-yr Balsamic Vinegar Instructions Preheat broiler. Arrange figs, cut sides up, in a large shallow baking pan. SprinkleContinue reading “Carmelized Figs with Vanilla Ice Cream and Aged Balsamic Vinegar”
Ingredients Vanilla ice cream Sparrow Lane 25 Year Imported Balsamic Vinegar Fresh Figs (quartered) Fresh Blueberries Fresh Mint (optional) Instructions Place a small scoop of ice cream on a dessert plate. Arrange 2 or 3 fig pieces and some blueberries on the plate. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar. Garnish with fresh mint.