macerate

Once the lemon juice is combined with the macerated peels, water and pickle juice are stirred in before the entire mixture is strained using a fine-mesh strainer.

Layer with almond biscotti or ladyfingers, swirl in apricot jam or fresh macerated peaches and finish with a honey drizzle and toasted almonds on top.

I also scaled far back on the sugar for the macerated berries, letting the vinegar play a more starring role.

To keep the shortcakes from turning soggy, the berries are briefly macerated before baking, which keeps them from weeping into the pastry.

I love serving it simply with fresh, roasted, macerated or sauteed seasonal fruit.