Marinated Fresh Berries
Brighten up your dessert table with this refreshing marinated fresh berries recipe, a vibrant medley of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries infused with a zesty citrus-honey syrup and a hint of fresh mint. This no-cook, quick-to-prepare dish is perfect for showcasing the natural sweetness of ripe berries, enhanced with the tangy kick of lemon and orange zest and the delicate sweetness of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes (plus chill time), these marinated berries are versatile enough to serve on their own or as a flavorful topping for creamy yogurt, fluffy pancakes, or decadent ice cream. Healthy, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this recipe is a must-try for berry lovers and an elegant addition to any brunch or summer gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Wash all the berries and gently pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Hull the strawberries and slice them into halves or quarters, depending on their size. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries to the same bowl as the strawberries.
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, honey, lemon zest, orange zest, lemon juice, and orange juice. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Pour the citrus syrup evenly over the prepared berries in the large mixing bowl.
Gently toss the berries with the syrup to ensure they are evenly coated. Be careful with the raspberries and blackberries to avoid squishing them.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the marinated berries. Give the mixture one final gentle toss.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the marinated berries chilled, either on their own or as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, pancakes, or waffles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 814 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
