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Blueberries with Lemon and Mint

The combination of lemon and mint transforms blueberries from a snack into a simple, refreshing dessert. You’ll practice making a quick sugar mixture that lightly coats the berries and balances their sweetness with bright citrus notes.

Serves 1 | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Serves 1 | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Preparing the blueberries with lemon and mint

In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, mint, lemon zest, and lemon juice until the sugar dissolves. Add the blueberries and stir until they are coated.

Step 1: Preparing the blueberries with lemon and mint
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mint chiffonade
  • 1½ teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 12 ounces blueberries

Step 2: Serving
  • Crème fraîche, for serving
  • Mint sprigs, for garnish
  • Cake or cookies, for serving

To serve, spoon the blueberries into a dish and top with a dollop of crème fraîche and a sprig of mint. Add a piece of cake or cookies on the side.

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