Roasted Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Name: Roasted Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled, halved; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for roasting); 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 to 8 lemons); 4 cups cold water; 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup); 1/2 cup water (for simple syrup); 10 fresh basil leaves; 4 cups ice cubes

Oven-roasted strawberries intensify into a jammy syrup that, blended with fresh lemon juice and basil, makes a deeply flavorful homemade lemonade.

40 minMediumServes 4120 cal/serving

AmericanNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetop and OvenVeganHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled, halved
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for roasting)
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 to 8 lemons)
4 cups cold water
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup)
1/2 cup water (for simple syrup)
10 fresh basil leaves
4 cups ice cubes

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread 2 lbs hulled, halved fresh strawberries on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for roasting). Toss to coat.
2

Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the strawberries are very soft and the juices are thick and bubbling. Let cool for 10 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, make the simple syrup. Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup) and 1/2 cup water (for simple syrup) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
4

Transfer the roasted strawberries and all their juices to a blender. Add 10 fresh basil leaves. Blend until very smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher. Discard solids.
5

Add 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 to 8 lemons), 4 cups cold water, and simple syrup to the pitcher. Stir well and taste, adjusting sweetness or tartness as desired.
6

Serve over 4 cups ice cubes. Garnish with extra basil leaves and lemon slices if desired.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Roasted Strawberry Basil Lemonade need?

For Roasted Strawberry Basil Lemonade, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 2.

What equipment do I need for Roasted Strawberry Basil Lemonade?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a blender (step 4), a fine-mesh sieve (step 4) and a sheet pan (step 1).

How many calories are in Roasted Strawberry Basil Lemonade?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 120 calories, with 0 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 1 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Roasted Strawberry Basil Lemonade for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the strawberries drops from 2 lbs to 1 lb; doubled, it is 4 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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