Instructions: Whisk the honey and vinegar until well-blended. Stir in the pepper. Add strawberries and stir gently to coat. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature. Stir in banana slices. Serve fruit and syrup in shallow dessert bowls or stemmed goblets.

NOTES : Wow, was this great! I first heard of putting black pepper on strawberries from Lynn Fischer. And my balsamic vinegar bottle suggests serving it with strawberries. But it never occurred to me to put the two ideas together.

Since some balsamic vinegars are "smoother" than others, and some strawberries sweeter than others, I suggest you start with less honey, and add more to taste. Even the somewhat sour off-season strawberries would be nice served this way.

This would be good served on frozen yogurt or ice cream, angel food cake, or lowfat pound cake. It was also wonderful just by itself. Dont be afraid to try it!

Note: I used strawberries only, and it was great. Bananas will change the flavor, and might be overwhelming? I will definitely make this again, and may still omit the bananas.

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