Morning everyone!   Blackberries have been 'reasonable' the last few weeks, and I had bought a bunch intending to make smoothies.    This recipe caught my eye instead.   It came together very quickly and easily, and I will definitely make it again.    I think it would also be great frozen in popsicle molds or made with carbonated water!   Other reviewers on the CL site said the sugar can definitely be cut back to 3/4c and also the addition of vodka would make it a great adult beverage.

                            Blackberry Limeade

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  6               cups  water -- divided
  3               cups  fresh blackberries
  1                cup  sugar
     2/3           cup  fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
  8               thin  lime slices
                        Fresh blackberries (optional)

Place 1 cup water and 3 cups blackberries in a blender; process until smooth. Press blackberry puree through a sieve into a large pitcher; discard seeds. Add remaining 5 cups water, sugar, and juice to pitcher; stir until sugar dissolves. Place 1 lime slice and a few blackberries, if desired, into each of 8 glasses; pour about 1 cup limeade over each serving.

Yield:8 servings

Nutritional Information

CALORIES 125(2% from fat); FAT 0.3g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.2g); PROTEIN 0.8g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 22mg; SODIUM 5mg; FIBER 0.7g; IRON 0.4mg; CARBOHYDRATE 31.9g

Kate Washington , Cooking Light, JUNE 2007

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GF ~ this sounds out of this world good, thank you!

Mmmm  Mmm ~  Thanks Jolene~  How wonderfully different~  Janie~  Hi Chickie~

Sounds good for a hot summers day.[whenever that will be.]Thanks Jolene for the r and r.
 Hi to everyone.

 Rosie

Gm all!

Jolene, I have become such a fan of lime flavored drinks or dishes and love the addition of blackberries. Thank-you for sharing the rec & your review.

(btw, did you ever try the caribbean fruit salad with lime in it. very healthy, very good! i've made it over & over)

Jill

You're very welcome everyone   :)    

Jillie, I found this one, is that the one you are talking about?   It sure looks good!

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/178314/179665.aspx#179665

Yes, it is tried and true now though. I don't use the star fruit and have substituted all different type fruits, used canned pineapple and mandarine oranges, and just love the toasted coconut on top, it really adds a lot. Love, love, love honey & lime now! Even on plain strawberries it is good.

Thanks again for this great recipe. I Hope to try it soon.

Jill

The addition of the coconut is great, I can't wait to give that recipe a try, thank you!  I've made this one quite a few times, it's very good too!   The ginger just gives it a zing.   I've bought some of the Penzey's candied stuff to try next time around   :)

                     
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            Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Ginger Lime Dressing

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1         tablespoon  fresh lime juice
  1 1/2    tablespoons  honey
     1/4      teaspoon  minced peeled fresh ginger
  2               cups  sliced peeled peaches (about 2)
  1                cup  blueberries
  1                cup  seedless green grapes -- halved

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.   Combine peaches, blueberries, and grapes in a bowl. Drizzle juice mixture over fruit mixture; toss gently to coat. Chill at least 1 hour.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

NUTRITION PER SERVING

CALORIES 53(3% from fat); FAT 0.2g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 0.7g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 6mg; SODIUM 1mg; FIBER 1.3g; IRON 0.3mg; CARBOHYDRATE 13.8g

Marie Meyer, Greensboro, NC

Cooking Light, JUNE 2006

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