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S.Y.L. Tip #4–Dried Fruit in Spiced Tea

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Dried fruit in spiced tea is a real flavor booster

Dried fruit is a dependable pantry staple for breakfasts, desserts, and even main dishes.  However, it can be pretty boring on its own. To really pump up the flavor and plump up the texture, I like to reconstitute dried fruit in a very warm, strong tea with whole spices. This Tip ‘n’ Trick was applied to my Spiced Apricot and Golden Raisin Oatmeal. This recipe uses a peach and ginger black tea to enhance the natural apricot flavor. Shards of a cinnamon stick and a star anise pod further complement the golden raisins, infusing them with warm spice. The combination of the tea and spices with the natural juices of the reconstituted fruit is marvelous!

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Please save the liquid!

As a matter of fact, the natural juices that are extracted from the reconstituted fruit are vital to making your recipe shine. I recommend saving the liquid and turning it into a syrup by adding a sweet element, like honey, maple, or sugar. Cook the liquid to reduce it by half and you will have a gorgeous light syrup. This type of syrup is lovely in oatmeal (obviously, lol), perfect to pair with white meats, and even nice sweetener for beverages. If you are looking for a thicker syrup for drizzling over pancakes and waffles, just add more sugar so that the liquid thickens even more when reduced.

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Create your own dried fruit, tea, and spice trio

As mentioned in my Spiced Apricot and Golden Raisin Oatmeal post, I encourage you to choose whatever dried fruit, tea and whole spice combinations you want. For example:

  • Chai tea with dates, figs, honey, and a pinch of five-spice
  • Raspberry tea with peaches, strawberries, a spoonful of preserves, and cinnamon
  • Blackberry tea with raisins, prunes, a pinch of allspice, and vanilla
  • Citrus spice tea with mango, pineapple, coconut milk, and shaved toasted coconut

This is an easy tip that allows you to explore a variety of flavor profiles. Have fun with it!

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I am the creator, author, photographer, and homecook behind Quisine Queen B. As a busy wife, SAHM, new blogger, and entrepreneur, I practice self-care through food--my love language. I call my recipes "gourmet-on-demand" because they are practical, nutritious, and beautiful. Fit for a queen, I think! I also believe in nourishing the crown (mind), so you'll see some tokens of wisdom lying around. So, come to reign in your kitchen with me. After all, we deserve it!

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