This is an utterly simple dessert that is a refreshing finish to any meal. Be sure to use bright red ripe berries.

　　

Ingredients

4 servings

　　1 1/2 pints sweet ripe strawberries

　　1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice (from 3 large oranges)

　　3 tablespoons sugar, or to taste

　　

Step 1

Wash and hull: 1 1/2 pints sweet ripe strawberries.

　　

Step 2

Cut the berries in half or in quarters if they are large.

　　

Step 3

Stir together: 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice (from 3 large oranges), 3 tablespoons sugar, or to taste.

　　

Step 4

Pour the juice over the berries and let them soak for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold.

　　

Variations

Step 5

Substitute a fruity red wine for the orange juice and add a squeeze of lemon juice.

　　

Step 6

Add the segments of 1 or 2 oranges to the sliced strawberries.

　　The Art of Simple Food