I threw this together to satisfy a must-have-something-dessert-ish impulse one evening during the June strawberry season. I didn't think it was worth sharing, but I've made it so many times over this summer with various berries (blueberries may have been my favorite) and now a second round of berries have appeared in the markets, so I may as well share the fun. You could certainly add a scoop of ice cream, but it was really nice just like this... and pretty.
To make: Slice a pint of berries [or halve cherries, or use whole blueberries]. Stir in a tablespoon of maple syrup and another of amaretto. Set it aside to macerate for 10-20 minutes. Toast 1/4 cup nuts until sizzling [use pre-sliced or crush after toasting]. Sprinkle over strawberries and toss a pinch of salt over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or tarragon (optional).
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