Strawberries Jamaica
Bright, bold, and bursting with tropical flavor, Strawberries Jamaica is a delightful fusion of fresh strawberries and tangy hibiscus syrup that’s perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe combines the floral tartness of dried hibiscus flowers with a hint of lime juice, creating a vibrant syrup that enhances the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries. With only 15 minutes of preparation time and a refreshing chill in the fridge, it’s an effortlessly elegant dessert or snack for warm days. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and flavor that perfectly complements this exotic treat. Whether you’re serving it at a summer brunch or enjoying it solo, Strawberries Jamaica is guaranteed to please both the palate and the eye.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 pound Fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 6 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Add the dried hibiscus flowers to the boiling water and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
Allow the hibiscus mixture to cool completely, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the flowers. Discard the flowers.
While the hibiscus mixture is cooling, hull and slice the fresh strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on size.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with the cooled hibiscus syrup and lime juice. Stir to coat the strawberries evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the strawberries chilled, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 46 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.8 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 239.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 682 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 769 mg | 16% | |
*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.
