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DIRECTIONS
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and 2/3 cup water. Set pan over medium heat and cook 2 minutes, until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. Add orange juice, Grand Marnier (if using), orange zest and bring to a simmer. Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 2 tablespoons of water and add to saucepan. Simmer 3 minutes, until liquid thickens. Remove from heat and add strawberries and grapes. Toss to coat fruit with liquid. Ladle fruit and syrup into dessert bowls and garnish with fresh mint.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
1/3 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier liqueur (optional)
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
2 cups California seedless grapes
Fresh mint leaves
DIRECTIONS
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and 2/3 cup water. Set pan over medium heat and cook 2 minutes, until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. Add orange juice, Grand Marnier (if using), orange zest and bring to a simmer. Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 2 tablespoons of water and add to saucepan. Simmer 3 minutes, until liquid thickens. Remove from heat and add strawberries and grapes. Toss to coat fruit with liquid. Ladle fruit and syrup into dessert bowls and garnish with fresh mint.
Notes
This is a Vegan recipe
This is a Gluten-free recipe
This is a Clean-eating recipe
This is a Vegetarian recipe
This is a Dairy-free recipe
Servings
4 servings
Serving Suggestions
Chefs note: Serve fruit and syrup over angel food cake, if desired.
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