Sparkling Fruit

The fruit won’t be the only thing sparkling. Sugar and spice make this summer harvest extra nice. Dish up the love in a champagne glass.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

2 fresh fruits
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup champagne or white wine, or sparkling grape juice
1/2 tsp. fresh mint, chopped
Preparation:

Recommended fruits: strawberries hulled and sliced lengthwise, melon balls, plums, peaches, pears, nectarines peeled, quartered and seeded.
In a shallow serving bowl, mix the fruit gently so it is not crushed.
Evenly sprinkle with sugar and gently mix again.
Pour cold champagne or wine over the fruit, enough to almost cover the fruit.
Let stand refrigerated for one to two hours.
Serve in chilled champagne glasses.
Chef's Tip:

Serve with Pepperidge Farms Pirouettes or a similar type cookie that will not dissolve quickly in liquid.

Beverage suggestions:

Espresso