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Cherry Pie Iced Tea

Cherry Pie Iced Tea: Your Summer Sip of Nostalgia

Cherry Pie Iced Tea is a refreshing and nostalgic twist on a classic dessert, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Syrup
  • 2 cups Frozen Pitted Cherries Fresh cherries can be used with more water.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with monk fruit, stevia, or erythritol.
  • 1 cup Water Use filtered water for best flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances overall flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens the cherry flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses the syrup with dessert-like depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Butter Extract Substitute with melted butter or more vanilla if needed.
For the Iced Tea
  • 2 cups Unsweetened Black Tea Green or herbal teas can be used for a unique flavor.
To Combine
  • 4 tablespoons Cherry Pie Syrup Use to flavor the drink.
  • 4 Fresh Cherries for garnish Adds freshness to each glass.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Heatproof container
  • Mason jars

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine frozen pitted cherries, granulated sugar, water, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat, mashing the cherries as they soften. Cook for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  2. Once thickened, strain the syrup using a fine mesh strainer to separate liquid from solids, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.
  3. Stir in fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and butter extract into the warm syrup until combined, then set aside to cool.
  4. Brew 2 cups of unsweetened black tea according to package instructions. Allow it to cool to room temperature before refrigerating to chill.
  5. After tea is chilled, mix in 4 tablespoons of cherry syrup, adjusting sweetness if necessary. Stir well to combine.
  6. Fill glasses with ice, pour the Cherry Pie Iced Tea, and garnish with fresh cherries on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Cherry Pie Iced Tea is vegan, gluten-free, and can be customized with different fruits like blueberries or peaches for a variation.

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