Our State Stuffed Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar

Ready In

45 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Servings

"Elaine Baldasare, Chapel Hill, NC These strawberries are stuffed to the brim with a sweet jam and drizzled to perfection to get that perfect balance of sweet and tangy."

These strawberries are stuffed to the brim with a sweet jam and drizzled to perfection to get that perfect balance of sweet and tangy."

Snack
Dessert
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Peanut-Free
Pescetarian
Vegan
Vegetarian

Ingredients

16 Very Large Strawberries
1 Pound Tomatoes, Peeled, Seeded & Chopped
3, 3 Inch Cinnamon Sticks
3/4 Cup Sugar
Balsamic Vinegar

In a saucepan, simmer tomatoes, sugar & cinnamon sticks until thick and syrupy. This can take as long as 35 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, remove cinnamon sticks & chill. This part can be done a week ahead.
Remove tops of strawberries & reserve. Hollow out center & fill with tomato jam. Replace the tops, optional.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar when ready to serve!