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Sicilian-Style Local Strawberries in a Balsamic Reduction over Vanilla Bean Gelato

by Sigona's Farmers Market · January 17, 2024

A good balsamic is already sweet due to the aging process, and our infused balsamics, such as the espresso, vanilla or strawberry balsamic, are the perfect combination of sweet & tangy.

Sicilian-Style Local Strawberries in a Balsamic Reduction over Vanilla Bean Gelato

A good balsamic is already sweet due to the aging process, and our infused balsamics, such as the espresso, vanilla or strawberry balsamic, are the perfect combination of sweet & tangy. Serves 2.

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Total Time 10

Course Dessert

Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 cup strawberries stem removed, sliced
1 1/2 Tbsp. Sigona’s 12-year aged condimento tradizionale balsamic
A generous scoop of vanilla bean gelato
Get fancy! Add a small sprig of mint or basil as garnish

Instructions

Place the berries and balsamic into a saucepan and warm over medium heat. Bring it to a slow simmer; let reduce for only about a minute. The balsamic will continue to reduce from residual heat, so don’t let it get too thick over direct heat.
Scoop gelato into two bowls and evenly pour the reduction directly over the top of each serving. Garnish with a mint sprig and serve.

Keyword gelato, ice cream, strawberries

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Carmelo Sigona emigrated in 1912 from Sicily, bringing with him the tradition of making his own wine. His grandson and namesake, Carmelo Sigona, co-owner of Sigona's Farmers Market, has fond memories of his grandfather making wine and serving it at family meals on Sundays. After years of wanting to make his own wine just like Grandpa Sigona, present-day Carmelo has finally made his dreams come true. Tune in for more.

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Sicilian-Style Local Strawberries in a Balsamic Reduction over Vanilla Bean Gelato