Strawberries Diable

Directions

1. 1
   Remove strawberry stems, and cut strawberries into thick slices.
2. 2
   In a heavy saucepan, over medium heat, melt sugar until light brown and caramelized.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. 4
   Stir in orange and lemon juice (combined juices should measure 1 cup).
5. 5
   Raise heat to medium-high and stir until all particles are dissolved.
6. 6
   Add strawberries and bring to a boil.
7. 7
   Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by half, sprinkling pepper over berries while simmering; do not stir.
8. 8
   Let cool at room temperature and chill for 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours.
9. 9
   To serve, spoon 1/4 of the sauce onto 4 flat plates.
10. 10
    Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top slightly to the side and a dollop of whipped cream slightly to the other side and sift confectioner's sugar over plate to dust.
11. 11
    *Note: the sauce may be frozen.
12. 12
    For a more exotic flavor use 1/2 cup of orange juice plus 1/4 cup of orange-flavored liqueur.