Rosemary Fruit
Fresh mixed fruit marinated overnight in a spiced rosemary–juniper syrup for a bright, aromatic finish.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 3 sticks cinnamon
- 5 whole cloves
- 3 whole juniper berries
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups fresh fruit (see notes for suggestions)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, juniper berries, rosemary sprigs, and lemon juice. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and cool completely.
- When cool, pour over the prepared fruit in a deep bowl, stirring gently to coat. Cover and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- Before serving, remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, juniper berries, and rosemary. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs.
Notes
Yield: 6 servings. A combination of sectioned oranges, fresh pineapple chunks, unpeeled apple slices, pears, and pomegranate seeds works well.
