Balsamic Blueberries and Peaches

• sugar↗3 tablespoons

  additional to taste

• balsamic vinegar↗2 tablespoons
• blueberries↗3 cups

  about 1 pound (divided)

• peach↗1 lb

  sliced (can sub nectarines)

• black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a 1 to 1 1/2 quart heavy saucepan, bring 3 Tablespoons sugar with vinegar and 1 cup of the blueberries to a boil while stirring constantly.

2. 2

   Boil 1 minute.

3. 3

   Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Combine remaining 2 cups of blueberries with peach slices in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Toss with hot blueberry syrup and black pepper.

6. 6

   Add additional sugar, if desired.

7. 7

   Let stand 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.