Strawberries in White Zinfandel

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Delicious Strawberries in White Zinfandel recipe for a refreshing summer dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

220

Sugar

36g

Fat

Strawberries in White Zinfandel is a refreshing summer dessert that combines fresh strawberries with a sweet and tangy syrup made from white zinfandel wine, orange zest, and sugar. The dessert is easy to make and is best served over vanilla ice cream. It's a great way to use up fresh strawberries when they're in season, and the combination of flavors is sure to impress your guests. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing dessert for a summer cookout or a simple yet elegant ending to a dinner party, Strawberries in White Zinfandel is the perfect choice.

Instructions

1.	Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from one orange in wide strips, being careful not to include the white pith.
2.	In a medium saucepan, combine the water, wine, sugar, and orange zest and bring to a boil over high heat.
3.	Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the syrup has reduced by about half.
4.	Meanwhile, juice the oranges and strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp.
5.	Hull and cut the strawberries into six wedges each and place them in a large bowl.
6.	Pour the warm syrup over the strawberries and stir to combine.
7.	Let the strawberries marinate in the syrup for at least 30 minutes before serving.
8.	Serve the strawberries and syrup over vanilla ice cream.

PROS

This dessert is refreshing, light, and easy to make.

The combination of white zinfandel wine, orange zest, and fresh strawberries is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.

It’s a great way to use up fresh strawberries when they’re in season.

CONS

The recipe requires white zinfandel wine, which may not be readily available in some areas.

The dessert cannot be made without the wine, as it is a key ingredient in the syrup.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Strawberries are high in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, which may help protect against heart disease and certain types of cancer.
White zinfandel wine, when consumed in moderation, may also have health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

	2 oranges
	6 cups water
	1/2 cup white zinfandel wine
	1/4 cup sugar
	1 pint fresh strawberries , hulled and cut into six wedges
	1 pint vanilla ice cream