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Buttered Berries over Ice Cream

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006


Yields: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: About 6 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 pound fresh or frozen raspberries, blackberries, and/or
sliced strawberries (about 3 cups) or 3 cups fresh or
frozen fruit of your choice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon orange-flavor liqueur, brandy, or rum (optional)
1 pint vanilla ice cream, slightly softened

Directions:

1. In nonstick 10-inch skillet, heat butter over medium heat about 5 minutes or until melted and browned, swirling pan frequently. Add berries and sugar, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or just until fruit softens slightly, stirring occasionally. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in liqueur, if using.

2. Spoon ice cream into 6 dessert bowls. Top ice cream with warm berry mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

Based on individual serving.

Calories: 180
Total Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Cholesterol: 34 mg
Sodium: 60 mg
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 2 g