Name: Nectarines and Berries in Prosecco Wine
Total time: PLACEHOLDER
Ingredients: 1 pound (454 grams) nectarines , pitted and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 quart strawberries , hulled and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (small strawberries can be halved or quartered); 1/2 pint fresh raspberries; 1/2 pint fresh blackberries; 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces/99 grams) sugar , or more as needed; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur , such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec; Grated zest from 1 lemon; 1 1/2 cups chilled prosecco or other young, fruity sparkling white wine

Why This Recipe Works

For our nectarines and berries in prosecco recipe, we tried making the fruit salad by just pouring prosecco over lightly sugared nectarines and berries, but the results were disappointing and the flavors disparate. Next, we tossed the fruit with sugar and allowed the mixture to macerate in the refrigerator. The nectarines and berries softened and released some of their juices, and their flavors were wonderfully infused. We found that we could pour chilled Prosecco over the macerated fruit—the syrupy juices mixed with the wine so that no one flavor stood out and the nectarines and berries in prosecco recipe was a harmonious blend of fruit and fizz.

Before You Begin

Sliced peaches, sliced plums, peeled and sliced kiwi, and melon cut in bite-sized chunks can also be used in this recipe. Just make sure you have about 2 1/2 pounds of fruit in total.

Instructions

Place the nectarines, berries, 1/2 cup sugar, orange liqueur, and lemon zest in a large serving bowl. Toss well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.

Just before serving, pour the wine over the fruit. Taste for sweetness and adjust if necessary, adding 1 tablespoon sugar at a time. Serve immediately.