Berries With Pepper Sauce

1. 1

   Finely grate peel from lemon and put into a saucepan.

2. 2

   Squeeze juice from lemon and reserve.

3. 3

   Add sugar and water to lemon peel and heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil and boil until syrup turns a light caramel color.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and hold pan handle with a cloth as mixture will splatter.

6. 6

   Stir in lemon and orange juices.

7. 7

   Heat gently, stirring to dissolve caramel.

8. 8

   Stir in peppercorns and boil 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened and syrupy.

9. 9

   Allow to cool 2 minutes, then spoon hot syrup over strawberries.

10. 10

    Garnish with mint, if desired, and serve at once with half-and-half, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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