Red wine is reduced with spices and bright citrus zest and then drizzled over fresh strawberries, ice cream, and grilled bread in this delicious, simple dessert.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups red wine
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- Finely grated zest of 1 orange
- ml Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices white country bread, sliced 3/4-inch thick
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
- Mint leaves, to garnish
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Instructions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, stir the wine with the sugar, bay leaf, cinnamon, both zests, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until reduced to 1⁄3 cup, about 30 minutes. Pour the sauce through a fine sieve into a bowl and keep warm.
Step 2
Light a grill. Brush the bread with the olive oil, and then grill, turning once, until charred on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 3
To serve, divide the toast between 4 plates and top each with a scoop of ice cream and some of the strawberries. Drizzle the wine syrup over the berries, and garnish with mint.
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