Fresh Fruit Macerated In Orange Liqueur

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serves/makes:

ready in:
1-2 hrs

ingredients

3 medium nectarines
1 pint strawberries, lightly rinsed and hulled
1 pint blackberries or raspberries
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh, strained lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
sweetened whipped cream, ice cream or sorbet

directions

Slice nectarines in wedges, cutting inward toward the pits. Put the slices in a bowl. Quarter strawberries lengthwise and add to bowl. Add blackberries.

Sprinkle fruit with sugar, lemon juice and liqueur. Using a rubber spatula, mix ingredients as gently as possible.

Taste and add more sugar, lemon juice and liqueur, if needed. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for about 1 hour.

To serve, divide fruit mixture among individual stemmed glasses or dessert dishes.

Serve with sweetened whipped cream, ice cream or sorbet.