Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Raspberry Sweet Tea

Ingredients:
4 qts. water, divided
1 c. sugar or equivalent sugar substitute
10 individual tea bags
1 pkg. (12 oz.) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed and undrained
3 Tbsp. lime juice


Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring 2 qts. water to a boil.  Stir in sugar or sugar substitute until dissolved.  Remove from the heat.  Add tea bags; steep for 5-8 minutes.  Discard tea bags.  In another saucepan, bring raspberries and remaining water to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.  Strain and discard pulp.  Add raspberry juice and lime juice to tea.  Transfer to a large pitcher.  Refrigerate until chilled.  Can serve with extra raspberries in the glass if you would like.  Diabetic exchange: Free food

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