Strawberry Bruschetta

• servings: Makes 4 bruschettas.

Ingredients

1 basket ripe strawberries

Sugar for strawberries

4 slices country bread

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

2 teaspoons sugar

4 tablespoons chopped walnuts, coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle

Directions

Stem and slice strawberries. Sprinkle with sugar to taste and stir gently. The amount of sugar depends on the sweetness of the berries. Set aside. Lightly grill or toast the bread. Spread with the walnut butter. Top with the berries and any juices that form.