Strawberry Iced Tea
From: Better Homes and GardensFrozen strawberries are a great alternative to fresh in this easy-to-make beverage. Be sure to use unsweetened berries.
Servings: about 8
Prep: 25 mins
Total: 2 hrs 25 mins
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Ingredients
2 lb. fresh strawberries or two,16-ounce packages frozen unsweetened whole strawberries
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup water
2 lemons
3 tablespoons snipped fresh rosemary (optional)
Ice cubes
1 recipe Iced Tea (see Recipe Center) or one 1-liter bottle club soda, chilled
Fresh strawberries (optional)
Directions
1. In a large saucepan combine fresh or frozen strawberries, brown sugar, and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
2. Using a vegetable peeler, remove strips of peel from lemons; juice the lemons (should have 1/2 cup). Add strips of lemon peel, lemon juice, and rosemary to mixture in saucepan. Bring mixture just to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cover; cool to room temperature.
3. Press mixture through a fine mesh sieve; discard solids (you should have about 1 quart syrup). To serve, fill glass with ice. To each glass add 1/2 cup Iced Tea and syrup to taste (about 1/2 cup). Garnish with fresh strawberries. Makes about eight (8-ounce) servings.
Make-Ahead Directions
Syrup may be prepared, covered, and refrigerated up to 3 days.
Syrup may be prepared, covered, and refrigerated up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 151, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 14 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Total Sugar 36 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 88%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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