Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with this delightful Peaches and Berries with Lemon-Mint Syrup recipe. Sweet ripe peaches, juicy strawberries, and a burst of blueberries and raspberries are tossed in a zesty lemon-mint syrup for a vibrant and light dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches:
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
Berries:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Lemon-Mint Syrup:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon-Mint Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, and lemon zest. Simmer until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Cool to room temperature, then mix in chopped mint.
- Combine Fruit with Syrup: Gently toss peaches, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with the lemon-mint syrup in a bowl until coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve chilled, garnished with extra mint if desired.
Notes
- This fruit salad is best enjoyed the same day.
- Try swapping peaches for nectarines or adding blackberries for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
