Recipes and a Fork » Coffee and Tea http://recipesandafork.com Simple recipes for the simple kitchen Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:29:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Blackberries with Mint Tea Syrup and Yogurt http://recipesandafork.com/2011/06/22/blackberries-with-mint-tea-syrup-and-yogurt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blackberries-with-mint-tea-syrup-and-yogurt http://recipesandafork.com/2011/06/22/blackberries-with-mint-tea-syrup-and-yogurt/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:14:14 +0000 Recipes and a Fork http://recipesandafork.com/?p=626 The Refreshing Burst.. Nature’s blackberries are not for email or to make a call.  They are bite-sized treats.  Why not dress them up for a dish that’s tart, tangy and sweet? Blackberries with Mint Tea Syrup and Yogurt is a … Continue reading →]]>


The Refreshing Burst..

Nature’s blackberries are not for email or to make a call.  They are bite-sized treats.  Why not dress them up for a dish that’s tart, tangy and sweet? Blackberries with Mint Tea Syrup and Yogurt is a burst in your mouth.  A wonderful dessert on a hot day or dish for a healthy breakfast.  This recipe is too simple.

Blackberries with Mint Tea Syrup and Yogurt

Bag in Steeped Tea [left] and Mint Tea Syrup [right]

 

 

Blackberries with Mint Tea Syrup

 

Blackberries with Mint Tea Syrup and Yogurt

Author: Adapted from Bon Appetit, June 2008 by Amy Finley Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 mint tea bag
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 4 cups blackberries
  • 4 tbsp plain whole milk yogurt
  • 4-8 fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
  1. To steep tea, remove boiling water from heat and allow to cool for 1 minute. Pour hot water over tea bag and allow to sit for for 1 minute. Some tea brands instruct that its tea to steep longer, so follow the brand’s instructions. Remove tea bag.
  2. Add sugar to hot tea to prepare syrup. Stir sugar until it dissolves. Allow syrup to cool for 2-3 minutes, then add chopped mint.
  3. Rinse blackberries in water to clean. Divide blackberries in four small bowls or cups. Evenly distribute syrup by pouring 1 tbsp over each serving of blackberries. Evenly distribute yogurt by pouring 1 tbsp over each serving Garnish the top of each with 1-2 fresh mint leaves
Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 105 Fat: 1.5 g Saturated fat: 0.6 g Unsaturated fat: 0.9 g : 23 g Sugar: 4.5 g Fiber: 8 g Protein: 2 g Cholesterol: 4 mg

 
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