This fruit dessert blends the luscious flavors of beautiful berries with balsamic vinegar and a little sweetness.  The streusel topping adds texture and flavor to create a luscious dessert.

For the Fruit:

• 2 cups strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• a pinch of salt

For the Topping:

• 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted & chopped
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• a pinch of salt
• 6 tablespoons room temperature unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• Freshly Whipped Cream, as an accompaniment

Preheat the oven to 375 F.  Combine the fruit with the sugar balsamic vinegar and salt in a saucepot.  Place the pan over medium heat and cook gently, until the juices begin to run from the berries, about 4 to 5 minutes. Pour into an ovenproof dish.

To make the topping, stir the nuts, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt together in a small bowl until blended.  Add the butter and using your fingers or a pastry blender, rub the ingredients together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Sprinkle the topping evenly over the berries and bake until the topping is lightly browned and the berries are bubbling, about 35-40 minutes.  Serve with whipped cream.

Serves 4-6

Chef's Note: Try substituting other fruit such as fresh pears, apricots

or even peaches.  Slice the fruit into uniform pieces and combine

with the berries or create a single fruit cobbler, depending on the

season.