Drunken Berries

A pear liqueur-infused syrup coats fresh strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries for a sophisticated summer fruit dessert. It's wonderful served alone or on a scoop of vanilla gelato. The berries need to sit for several hours to blend the flavors.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 196 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pint blueberries
• 1 pint fresh blackberries
• 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
• 0.5 cup water
• 1.25 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cup pear liqueur

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine sugar with water in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes; remove from heat and let stand 5 more minutes.

Step 2

Stir pear liqueur into the syrup and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 3

Gently combine strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries in a large bowl and pour syrup over the berries to coat. Allow berries to stand for about 3 hours to absorb flavors. Mixture can stand up to 3 days if desired.