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Summer Fruits In A Lemon Verbena And Mint Tea Recipe

Experience a taste of summer with this refreshing dessert from Les Fougeres restaurant in Chelsea, Quebec! Sweet, juicy summer fruits are perfectly complemented by a fragrant Earl Grey tea syrup infused with lemon verbena and mint. This elegant recipe is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for a light dessert or a sophisticated brunch. Impress your guests with this beautiful and flavorful creation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 124.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Summer Fruits In A Lemon Verbena And Mint Tea

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • Lemon, Juice And Zest Of
  • Orange, Juice And Zest Of
  • Vanilla Bean
  • Tea Leaves
  • Lemon Verbena Leaves
  • Mint Leaves
  • 2 cups assorted summer fruits (peaches, nectarines, strawberries, blueberries, etc.)

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How to Make Summer Fruits In A Lemon Verbena And Mint Tea

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Remove from heat. Add 4 Earl Grey tea bags, 1/4 cup packed fresh lemon verbena leaves, and 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves to a large heatproof bowl.
  3. Pour the hot sugar syrup over the tea, lemon verbena, and mint. Let steep for at least 30 minutes, or until completely cool.
  4. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a separate bowl, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
  5. Cover the strained syrup with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled.
  6. While the syrup chills, dice 2 cups of assorted summer fruits (such as peaches, nectarines, and strawberries). Leave berries whole.
  7. To serve, place 1/2 cup of the prepared fruit in each shallow soup bowl.
  8. Ladle 1 cup of the chilled tea syrup over the fruit.
  9. Garnish each serving with a fresh sprig of mint or lemon verbena.
  10. Serve immediately. Optional: Accompany with a wild blueberry financier or other almond cookie.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

101g

Fat

0g

Carbs

10g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Desserts Canadian Easy Summer Dietary Seasonal 3 Steps Or Less