Sweet Tea and Strawberry Fruit Dip

I am posting two summer recipes that are must haves in our house. First is sweet tea. Now, this is not your typical southern sweet tea. It is sweetened, but it is not sickly sweet. It is refreshingly sweet and every time I go anywhere, I must make this and take as part of my food offerings. Everyone loves it.

It is easy. Just follow these instructions and you’ll have some wonderful tea to serve during these hot days of summer. (We love it year round!)

Fill a 2qt saucepan with water and bring to a simmer.

DO NOT BOIL as this will cause the tea bags to burst and you will have to strain your tea. Remove from heat and add 8 Lipton tea bags. Make sure you have removed the tag and staple from the string.

Stir and let steep for 10 minutes or so.

Add 1 1/3 cups sugar to a gallon pitcher.

Remove tea bags from hot water and pour hot tea over sugar. Stir until sugar is mixed into hot liquid. Add enough cold water to make a gallon.

Add ice to glass and pour tea over. Garnish with a slice of lemon if desired. Enjoy!

Fruit Dip

This is such a delicious recipe and it is so easy to make.

Simply mix equal parts of marshmallow fluff and strawberry flavored cream cheese until smooth. Serve with chunks of fresh fruit. Everyone loves this. It goes fast so make plenty!