Berries in liqueur syrup

This adults-only __dessert is perfect for summer nights.

• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 1/4 cup Frangelico liqueur (see note)
• 500g fresh or frozen mixed berries
• 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, sliced

Energy 1576kJ	Fat saturated -
Fat Total -	Carbohydrate sugars 81.00g
Carbohydrate Total 82.00g	Dietary Fibre 6.00g
Protein 3.00g	Cholesterol -
Sodium 7.76mg

All nutrition values are per serve.

1. Step 1

   Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 to 8 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stand in pan for 5 minutes or until bubbles subside.

2. Step 2

   Stir Frangelico into sugar syrup. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until cold.

3. Step 3

   Combine mixed berries, strawberries and syrup in a bowl. Stir gently to coat berries. Spoon into two 2 1/2-cup sterilised jars or one 5-cup jar. Seal. Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Serve spooned over ice-cream, chocolate cake or waffles.

Note: Frangelico is an Italian hazelnut liqueur. You could also use Kahlua.