Balsamic Vanilla Orange Berries

• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 vanilla bean "seeds" scraped from the pod
• Partial pinch of ground clove
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped Thai basil leaves
• Thai basil tips for garnish
• Freshly whipped sweetened cream or creme fraiche or 4 scoops good quality vanilla ice cream

1. Quarter the strawberries and cut the blueberries in half (crosswise, not through the stem ends). Mix the strawberries, blueberries and whole raspberries gently together in a bowl and reserve.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the balsamic vinegar, orange juice, sugar, clove and vanilla bean seeds. Pour over the berries. Fold in the basil carefully. Let the mixture stand to steep about 10-15 minutes.
3. Divide the berries into chilled or frosted martini glasses. Drizzle any remaining juice over the berries. Top each glass with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream and garnish with a small sprig of basil.

fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, fresh blueberries, balsamic vinegar, freshly squeezed orange juice, sugar, vanilla bean, clove, freshly chopped thai basil, basil, freshly whipped sweetened cream

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/balsamic-vanilla-orange-berries-1240534 (may not work)