Pureberry Vanilla Recipe
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Ingredients
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Berry Puree
Vanilla Syrup
Assembly & Finishing
Method
Berry Puree
- 1
Combine and sweeten
Place the quartered strawberries, raspberries, granulated sugar (3 tbs) and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Let sit for 5 minutes to macerate so the sugar draws juice from the berries.
- 2
Blend
Blend on medium-high until very smooth, about 30–45 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed to ensure even pureeing.
- 3
Strain
Pour the blended berry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, using a spatula to press and extract as much liquid and pulp as possible. Discard seeds and solids left in the sieve. Yield should be about 1 to 1 1/4 cups of smooth berry puree.
Vanilla Syrup
- 4
Make simple vanilla syrup
In a small saucepan combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. If using a vanilla bean, split it lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the pan, then add the pod as well. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- 5
Simmer and infuse
Lower heat and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (if using a vanilla bean, you may omit the extract or still add for extra aroma). Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then remove and discard the vanilla bean pod if used.
- 6
Chill
Place the syrup in the refrigerator until cold, about 20–30 minutes, or speed up by transferring to a shallow container and placing briefly in the freezer while preparing the rest.
Assembly & Finishing
- 7
Combine puree and syrup
In a pitcher or mixing bowl, whisk together the chilled vanilla syrup and the strained berry puree until fully integrated. Taste and adjust sweetness: add up to 1 additional tablespoon sugar dissolved into a little warm water if you prefer sweeter, or add 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice for more brightness.
- 8
Dilute with water
Add 2 cups cold water or sparkling water to the berry-vanilla concentrate and stir gently. This yields a balanced beverage. For a stronger drink, reduce water to 1 cup; for a lighter drink, use up to 3 cups.
- 9
Serve
Fill 2 tall glasses with ice (about 1 cup ice per glass). Divide the Pureberry Vanilla mixture between the glasses. Garnish each with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice if desired.
- 10
Storage
Store any leftover berry-vanilla concentrate (separate from ice) in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir or shake before serving.
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