Description
This delightful Cherry Pie Iced Tea combines the sweet‑tart flavor of cherries with the comforting essence of vanilla and butter, reminiscent of a classic cherry pie. Perfect for summer gatherings or a refreshing treat any time of year.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pitted cherries
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon butter extract
- ½ teaspoon cake batter extract (optional)
- 2 cups Gold Peak Unsweetened Black Tea
- 4 tablespoons cherry pie syrup
- Fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the frozen cherries, granulated sugar, water, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat over medium, mashing the cherries gently as they begin to break down.
- Cook until the liquid thickens slightly—it will thicken more as it cools.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing the cherries to release every drop of juice; discard the solids.
- While the syrup is still warm, stir in the lemon juice, vanilla extract, butter extract, and (if using) cake batter extract. Let the syrup cool fully.
- In a glass or pitcher, mix four tablespoons of your cherry pie syrup with two cups of cold Gold Peak Unsweetened Black Tea.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh cherries.
Notes
- The optional cake batter extract adds a fun bakery note that gives your iced tea a truly unique taste profile.
- Adjust the amount of cherry pie syrup to taste for desired sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 61 g
- Sodium: 198 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 87 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg
