Name: Homemade baked tea – an aromatic treasure full of fruit and vitamins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 2 kg of fruit of your choice (e.g. apples, pears, plums, strawberries, grapes, blueberries, currants, peaches, orange…); 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 2 packets vanilla sugar; 300 g granulated sugar; juice of ½ to 1 lemon (depending on size); a few cloves (optional – better to omit for children)

Homemade baked tea – an aromatic treasure full of fruit and vitamins

Homemade baked tea – an aromatic treasure full of fruit and vitamins recept

Easy to prepare
20 portions
20 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

Baked tea is a beautiful reminder of grandma’s kitchen. It smells of cinnamon, vanilla, and fresh fruit, tastes sweet, and warms you even on the coldest days. This recipe allows you to prepare a supply of healthy, fragrant tea for the whole winter – and it’s simple, without preservatives or chemicals. You only need a few ingredients and an hour in the oven.

For 20 portions

Ingredients

2 kg of fruit of your choice (e.g. apples, pears, plums, strawberries, grapes, blueberries, currants, peaches, orange…)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 packets vanilla sugar
300 g granulated sugar
juice of ½ to 1 lemon (depending on size)
a few cloves (optional – better to omit for children)

Preparation procedure

Preparing the fruit Thoroughly wash, clean, and cut the fruit into smaller pieces. Bananas are not recommended for baked tea because they will mush and lose their flavor when baked.
Mixing the ingredients Place the chopped fruit into an ovenproof dish with a higher rim. Add the cinnamon, vanilla sugar, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cloves. Mix everything thoroughly.
Baking Place the dish in a preheated oven at 180 °C and bake for about 90 minutes. During baking, stir the mixture several times so the sugar dissolves evenly and the fruit doesn't burn. Toward the end you can add a bit of sugar to taste depending on the fruit's acidity.
Preserving Pour the hot baked tea into sterilized jars, close them tightly, turn them upside down, and wrap in a blanket. Let them cool slowly – this way they will keep for several months.
Serving For one cup (250–300 ml) use 1 tablespoon of baked tea and pour hot water over it. Let it steep for a few minutes. In winter you can add a bit of grated ginger for an extra dose of warmth and vitamins.

Preparation time and number of servings

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 90 minutes
Total time: approximately 1 hour 50 minutes
Number of servings: 8–10 jars (approx. 20–25 cups of tea)

Conclusion

Homemade baked tea is not only a delicious drink, but also a healthy alternative to industrial syrups and jams. Thanks to baking, natural sugars are released and the fruit acquires a caramelized flavor. It is great not only for a cup with hot water, but also for yogurt, pancakes, or as a sweet spread on bread. This recipe will scent your whole home and become a winter tradition.

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