Mixed Berries In Lemon Syrup

Name: Mixed Berries in Lemon Syrup (Sous Vide)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups mixed blackberries, blueberries, raspberries or strawberries; 1 (2-inch) piece lemon peel, optional; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp warm water; 1 pinch salt

Mixed berries cooked sous vide transform into glossy, gemlike morsels in bright lemon syrup. The precise low-heat water bath concentrates flavor while maintaining delicate texture, creating an elegant dessert from simple ingredients.

🥗Vegetarian 🏷️Sous vide 🏷️Berries 🏷️Blackberries 🏷️Blueberries 🏷️Raspberries

Total

1h 5m

Servings

2

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

1 ½ cups mixed blackberries, blueberries, raspberries or strawberries
1 (2-inch) piece lemon peeloptional
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp warm water
1 pinch salt

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Instructions

1
Transfer mixed berries and lemon peel to a vacuum bag. Whisk granulated sugar, warm water, and 1 pinch salt together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour sugar water over the berries, vacuum seal bag, and place in a Suvie pan. Cover with water, insert into your Suvie. Input settings and cook now or schedule. Bottom Zone: Sous Vide at 140°F for 1 hour. Top Zone: Sous Vide at 140°F for 0 minutes.
2
After the berries are done cooking, remove from pan. Discard lemon peel. Serve berries over yogurt, ice cream, or cake.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use a vacuum-seal bag or displacement method to remove air before sealing; this ensures even cooking and syrup contact.
Zest the lemon peel before adding to the bag to boost flavor intensity—the peel infuses more in the gentle heat.
Don't overcrowd the bag; a single layer of berries cooks more evenly than stacked fruit.
Chill the finished dessert before serving to let the syrup gel slightly and flavors meld.

Substitutions

granulated sugar → honey or agave syrup (use same weight; syrup will be thinner)
lemon peel → orange zest or lime zest (same quantity)
mixed berries → single-variety berries or stone fruit like peaches (adjust timing by ±5 minutes for firmness preference)

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Serve chilled or gently warm in a water bath at 140°F.

Equipment

immersion circulator · vacuum sealer or ziplock bags · water bath container

Common Questions

What temperature and time for sous vide berries?

Sous vide berries typically at 165°F (74°C) for 15–20 minutes. Exact timing depends on your cooker; aim for berries that are just heated through and syrup that coats them evenly.