Fresh Fruit With Lemon Verbena Simple Syrup Recipe

Name: Fresh Fruit With Lemon Verbena Simple Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Simple syrup; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup sugar (I used unbleached white sugar); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon verbena, washed and minced; Salad; 1 cup strawberry, cleaned, hulled and sliced; 2 cups cantaloupe, peeled and cut into bite size chunks; 1 orange, peeled and sliced; 1 -2 cup yellow grapefruit, peeled and sliced; 1 -2 cup red seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into bite size chunks; Garnish; fresh lemon verbena leaf

Servings: persons

Simple syrup
2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar (I used unbleached white sugar)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon verbena, washed and minced
Salad
1 cup strawberry, cleaned, hulled and sliced
2 cups cantaloupe, peeled and cut into bite size chunks
1 orange, peeled and sliced
1 -2 cup yellow grapefruit, peeled and sliced
1 -2 cup red seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into bite size chunks
Garnish
fresh lemon verbena leaf

1
Simple syrup: combine the water and sugar in a small pan and bring to the boil.
2
Boil mixture until it is reduced by half.
3
Stir in the lemon verbena leaves. Set aside to allow verbena leaves to infuse and the mixture to cool completely.
4
Salad: Prep the fruit and arrange on a large shallow platter.
5
Once the simple syrup is cool, use a fine mesh strainer and drizzle the syrup all over the fruit.
6
*Garnish fruit with a few fresh lemon verbena leaves. Or cover and chill until ready to serve.
7
*Tip: fresh lemon verbena leaves wilt quickly. Garnish the fruit platter with freshly cut lemon verbena leaves [just] before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Simple syrup, 2 cups water, 1/4 cup sugar (I used unbleached white sugar), 2 tablespoons fresh lemon verbena, washed and minced, and more.

Yes, Fresh Fruit With Lemon Verbena Simple Syrup falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fresh Fruit With Lemon Verbena Simple Syrup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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