Strawberries in Balsamic with Black Pepper

Ingredients:

• 2 cups small fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar
• grinding of coarse black pepper
• fresh mint leaves

Directions:

1. Place the strawberries in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and the vinegar. Stir gently to combine. Let sit for 1 hour at room temperature.
2. Grind a small amount of black pepper over the berries. Spoon into small dessert bowls, pouring some of the juice from the bowl over the berries. Garnish with mint.