Summer Fruit Cups Recipe

Delight in the vibrant flavors of summer with this easy-to-make fruit cup dessert! Bursting with fresh, seasonal fruits and a subtly sweet lemon verbena syrup, it's the perfect healthy treat for a hot day. This recipe, adapted from Ladies Home Journal, is quick to prepare and even better the next day. Make the syrup ahead and chill for up to 3 days for ultimate convenience.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 122.9 kcal

Protein 3g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Summer Fruit Cups

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
Lemon Verbena Leaves
Fresh Mint Leaves
Fresh Apricots
Nectarines
Boysenberries

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How to Make Summer Fruit Cups

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon verbena (or 1 tablespoon lemon zest), and half of 1 cup fresh mint leaves.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
Let the syrup cool completely.
In a large bowl, gently toss together your favorite summer fruits (see ingredient suggestions below) and the remaining ½ cup fresh mint leaves.
Drizzle the cooled syrup over the fruit mixture.
Serve immediately for a refreshing treat, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

107g

Fat

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Summer Fruit Cups?

Summer Fruit Cups takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Summer Fruit Cups?

Summer Fruit Cups has approximately 122.9 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Summer Fruit Cups?

The key ingredients for Summer Fruit Cups are Water, Sugar, Lemon Verbena Leaves, Fresh Mint Leaves, Fresh Apricots, Nectarines. See the full list with measurements above.