Are you looking for a summertime desert that is refreshing and light? With in-season berries and grapes, tossed in a light simple syrup and fresh mint, this is it. So simple, which summer calls for! Enjoy!
1 C. water
1/3 C. sugar
Juice and zest of one orange
2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 pints of strawberries, hulled and halved
2 pints of blueberries
2 C. red grapes, halved
2 C. green grapes halved
Mint leaves
Add sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla to a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer syrup for 15-20 minutes to thicken a bit. Chill until needed.
Cut and prepare fruit into a large bowl. Add torn or diced mint leaves. Pour chilled syrup over the fruit and gently toss to coat.