Strawberry 'bruschetta' Sort Of

A combination that my kids and I thought up for an indulgent weekend breakfast. Has been edited a bit since then, to make it more diet-friendly and healthier.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  slices  whole wheat bread or 4  slices  sourdough bread or 4  slices  bread, of your choice or 2  English muffins, sliced
• 6  tablespoons light brown sugar or 6  tablespoons  Splenda brown sugar blend
• 1  teaspoon  grated lemon zest
• 2  teaspoons lime juice
• 3  cups  sliced or hulled strawberries
• 4  tablespoons mascarpone cheese

Directions

1. Toast English Muffins or other toast of your choice; = 4 slices of bread.
2. Heat a large skillet over high heat.
3. Add sugar or sugar substitute, lemon zest and lime juice; cook, stirring until sugar melts and mixture bubbles, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
4. Add strawberries and stir till juices begin to exude and berries are heated through, 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
5. Spread 1 tablespoon mascarpone on each slice of muffin or toast.
6. Top with warm and luscious berries.
7. Enjoy!