Now berries are in season and at their best, this is a lovely and very simple way to end a summer meal. Either use a mixture of several types or choose just a couple — depending what looks good that day.

Whichever combination you choose, I would  keep the strawberries as they go beautifully with the lemon and sugar marinade, and  create a delicious juice. The mint also gives it a nice kick.

• Hull the strawberries and rinse them together with the blueberries. 
• Cut each strawberry into 4 to 6 pieces, depending on how big they are, and leave the rest of the berries whole.
• Mix the strawberries and blueberries with the lemon juice and sugar, keep the blackberries, raspberries and mint aside because if added too soon they would mushy. 
• Stir well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours, stirring gently a couple of times.  
• Ten minutes before serving, add the remaining berries and the chopped mint and stir.
• Serve the berries well chilled in the juice either on their own, or with a simple vanilla sponge cake, with cream or with ice cream.
  
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