The Berry Bowl

One of the mainstays in our family is the berry bowl. It is used as part of the dessert table for most of our gatherings. It is easy to make, has a bit of the Wow factor but is really loaded with nutrients fiber and and antioxidants.The problem is that some of the berries are pretty sour, and adding sugar defeats the whole  purpose of a fruit dessert. In the past, I have used Splenda to sweeten up the bowl, but recently have discovered Nectresse, also made by the Splenda folks. Nectresse is made from monk fruit which is 200 times sweeter then sugar. It is called monk fruit because it has been grown by monks in southern China and northern Thailand. Not only does the sweetener make the berries less sour but it gives the bowl a patina of frost that is very inviting.

Ingredients:
1 16oz carton of strawberries,washed and sliced
1 6oz carton of blackberries washed and dried
1 6oz carton of raspberries washed and dried
2 6oz cartons of blueberries,washed and dried
3 to 4 tablespoons of Nectresse

Preparation:

Place strawberries in bowl and sprinkle with Nectresse. Add  blackberries and sprinkle with Nectresse. Add  raspberries and sprinkle with Nectresse. Add blueberries and sprinkle with Nectresse. Serves 6.