Ingredients
2 pints strawberries, stems removed
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup dry red wine
One 3-inch-long cinnamon stick
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
1 pint vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
4 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish
Preparation
If strawberries are small, cut in half; if large, cut in quarters.
Combine sugar, red wine, and cinnamon stick in a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
Add strawberries and pepper; cook until berries soften slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, discard cinnamon stick, and divide berries and sauce among dishes; serve with vanilla ice cream and a sprig of mint, if desired.
