Peppered Strawberries

This is so good, I think this is now one of my favorite desserts!!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  pint fresh strawberries, cut in half
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 5  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 orange, juice of
• 1 1⁄2 ounces cognac or 1 1⁄2 ounces brandy
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
•  French vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. Remove hulls from strawberries; wash berries under cool water. In a skillet melt butter. Add sugar and stir constantly until it's caramel in color.
2. Add orange juice and strawberries, simmering for a few minutes. Add the cognac or brandy, and allow the alcohol to cook off. Add pepper.
3. To serve, place a scoop of ice cream in a bowl, and spoon berries on top.