Peaches and Berries with Lemon-Mint Syrup
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy. Juicy peaches, fresh berries, and a hint of mint make this summer fruit salad a refreshing change of pace from the ordinary! This recipe comes from my friend Stacy, who loves to cook and entertain. It’s elegant, refreshing, and perfect for summer gatherings. The key is to start with perfectly ripe summer peaches, then add sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, blueberries, and fresh mint. Let the fruit soak up the syrup for a few hours, and add the delicate raspberries and blackberries just before serving. It’s delicious on its own but also pairs wonderfully with pound cake or vanilla ice cream—it even makes an excellent stand-in for strawberries in strawberry shortcake! You May Also Like RecipeComments (53)Add Comment Recipe Comments (53) Add Comment Ingredients 4 perfectly ripe peaches, pitted and sliced 1 cup (½ pint) blueberries ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 cup (½ pint) raspberries 1 cup (½ pint) blackberries 4 perfectly ripe peaches, pitted and sliced 1 cup (½ pint) blueberries ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 cup (½ pint) raspberries 1 cup (½ pint) blackberries Instructions Combine peaches, blueberries, lemon juice, sugar and mint in a serving bowl and toss. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 6 hours). Right before serving, add raspberries and blackberries and toss gently. Taste and add a bit more sugar if necessary. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Combine peaches, blueberries, lemon juice, sugar and mint in a serving bowl and toss. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 6 hours). Right before serving, add raspberries and blackberries and toss gently. Taste and add a bit more sugar if necessary. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Nutrition Information Powered by Per serving (6 servings) Calories: 109 Fat: 1g Saturated fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 27g Sugar: 21g Fiber: 5g Protein: 2g Sodium: 1mg Cholesterol: 0mg Per serving (6 servings) Calories: 109 Fat: 1g Saturated fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 27g Sugar: 21g Fiber: 5g Protein: 2g Sodium: 1mg Cholesterol: 0mg This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator. Gluten-Free Adaptable Note To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free. See more recipes: Breakfast & BrunchDairy-FreeDessertFruitFruitGluten-Free AdaptableMake-AheadSaladsAmerican Breakfast & Brunch Dairy-Free Dessert Fruit Fruit Gluten-Free Adaptable Make-Ahead Salads American