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Prep Time
5 min
Yields
6 servings
An easy and sweet go-to snack, perfect for a picnic or warm afternoon on the patio.
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ingredients
2
pints strawberries, hulled and cut in half
½
cup sugar
½
tsp grated lemon zest
½
tsp vanilla
1
sprig fresh mint, for garnish
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directions
Step 1
Put the strawberries in a bowl, add the sugar, zest and vanilla and stir. Leave to macerate for 30 minutes at room temperature. The sugar will soften the fruit and draw delicious juices out to make a delicious syrup.
Step 2
Top with a sprig of fresh mint before serving!