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Berries with Citrus Syrup
Juicy seasonal berries are made even more luscious with a sweet lemon-orange syrup.
Recipe courtesy of "The Illustrated Kitchen Bible: 1,000 Family Recipes from Around the World" by Victoria Blashford-Snell, copyright 2008. Used by permission of Dorling Kindersley Limited. All rights reserved.
Ingredients
| 1 lb (450 g) mixed red berries, such as raspberries, strawberries, and red currants | zest of 1 lemon, cut into thin strips | |
| 2/3 cup sugar | 1 tbsp fresh orange juice |
directions
Prep:
5 min
Total:
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Place the mixed berries in a serving dish.
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Bring the sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to high and boil for 5 minutes, until slightly reduced. Let cool. Stir in the lemon zest and orange juice.
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Pour the syrup over the berries, and sprinkle with the mint leaves. Let stand for at least 10 minutes. Transfer to dessert glasses and serve.
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