Raspberry Sweet Tea

 

Ingredients 

4 quarts water, divided

Sugar substitute equivalent to 1 cup sugar

10 individual tea bags

1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed and undrained

3 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

• In a large saucepan, bring 2 qts. of water to a boil. Stir in sugar substitute until dissolved. Remove from the heat.
• Add tea bags; steep for 5-8 minutes. Discard tea bags.
• In another saucepan, bring raspberries and remaining water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Strain and discard pulp. Add raspberry juice and lime juice to the tea.
• Transfer to a large pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 15 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda no-calorie sweetener.