- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups balsamic vinegar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces and loosely packed
- 10 cups strawberries, trimmed and halved (4 pounds whole berries)
- In large mixing bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar, honey, and pepper. Add basil and strawberries; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 10 minutes and up to 1 1/2 hours. Serve chilled.