I didn’t think you could make strawberries taste any better than they do fresh out of the garden.

But I was intrigued by the recipe for macerated strawberries in The Batali Brothers Cookbook by Benno and Leo Batali (Mario’s sons).  It was so simple, I just had to try it.

Again I used a mix of my own and other local strawberries. I am lucky to have several farms to choose from on my way home from Philadelphia.

This was delicious.  My husband and I ate the whole bowl in one sitting!

Macerated Strawberries

from The Batali Brothers Cookbook by Benno and Leo Batali

1 pint strawberries, preferably small berries, washed, hulled and quartered (I used mine whole) (from the garden or local)

2 Tbsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

Directions

Combine the strawberries, sugar and salt in a bowl.

Stir and let stand for 30 minutes.

Taste the berries for sweetness, and add more sugar if necessary before serving.

Makes about 2 1/2 cups.