Sunday Brunch
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[Photograph: Sydney Oland]

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About This Recipe

Yield: Serves 4
Active time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Special equipment: wine glasses, or other pretty clear dish

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces strawberries, halved
  • 12 ounces blueberries or blackberries
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (or whichever dark liquor you prefer)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla works best)
  • 2 1/3 cup homemade or store bought granola)

Procedures

  1. In a large bowl combine strawberries, blueberries and/or blackberries, bourbon, and sugar, and gently toss with a spoon. Let sit on the counter until berries begin to release their juices, 8 to 10 minutes.

  2. Place berries in the bottom of a wineglass (or other pretty clear dish) followed by yogurt and the granola. Repeat in each glass, layering each parfait with a total of 6 layers. Serve immediately.