Fresh Fruit with Balsamic Pepper Syrup

- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (use a little less if you prefer a milder dish)
- 2 bananas
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved lengthwise
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
Instructions:
You can save the leftovers—somebody will purée them into breakfast the next day.
- Mix the vinegar, brown sugar, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
- Peel the bananas and cut into ½-inch-thick slices. Add all the fruit to the bowl with the syrup and toss gently to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes, then serve.