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Old Strawberries Can Still Make a Great British Dessert

Strawberries are popular in summer, but they have a short shelf life.

They become soft and squishy after a few days.

Many people throw them away, but a British recipe can save them.

A posset is a classic British dessert made with cream and lemon juice.

A new recipe uses old strawberries, basil, and black pepper.

This dessert is rich and simple to make at home.

First, you cook the soft strawberries with honey to make a compote.

A compote is fruit cooked slowly with sugar or honey.

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Honey keeps the strawberries a nice red colour.

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You need strawberries, honey, cream, peppercorns, and lemon juice.

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The recipe serves four people.

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You can add basil leaves or shortbread on top.

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This is a great way to reduce food waste at home.

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