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#Mint sprigs how to#

Fill small jars with the mixture and put the jars in your freezer.Purée the leaves in a food processor or blender with fresh garlic and a little extra-virgin olive oil.Wash and dry the fresh mint (or other herb) leaves.Baby food jars or small Mason jars are perfect. You’ll need garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and a few small jars. This method is as delicious as it is effective, but it’s strictly for savory recipes (no happy hour here). Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag and use as needed.Spread rinsed and dried herbs in a single layer on a baking sheet or large plate and place in the freezer for two to three hours.This method works for mint, dill, sage, chives, thyme, and rosemary. If you leave fresh herbs attached to the stem, many of them retain their flavor just by being stored in airtight containers or a freezer bag. Method #2: Freeze Mint and Other Fresh Herbs Bare: Baking Sheet Method

This is one of my all-time favorite savory meal hacks. Instead of using water, you could also freeze them in chicken broth. Note: Delicate herbs like basil, dill, chives, chervil, tarragon, and parsley don’t retain their flavors well when dried, so the ice cube method works well for these herbs too. To use, place the ice cubes in a bowl or glass until it melts, then strain to separate the water from the herb. You now have single-use herbs at your fingertips.Don’t forget to write the date on the bag. Once frozen, remove the mint ice cubes from the tray and store in freezer bags for up to three months.Fill the remainder of each square with cold water and place it in the freezer.Pull out an empty ice cube tray and place two to three mint leaves into each section, filling it about halfway.Rinse and dry with paper towels or allow them to air dry. Sort through the fresh mint leaves to make sure all stems and any damaged leaves are removed.Method #1: Freeze Mint and Other Fresh Herbs in Water: Ice Cube Method This is the perfect solution if you don’t want to go out and buy fresh mint every time you crave a mojito or aromatic pasta sauce. When you want to keep fresh herbs for more than a few weeks-perhaps even months-enter the freezer method.

#Mint sprigs how to#

How to Store Fresh Mint Leaves in the Freezer (2 Quick and Easy Ways)

Make sure the plastic bag is big enough to avoid crushing the leaves.

Place the wrapped mint into a plastic freezer bag.

As you can see, being gentle is key here! You want the paper towel to be loose enough so that the leaves don’t get crushed, but tight enough so that the leaves don’t fall out when you lift up the wrap.

Lay mint leaves on the paper towel and gently wrap.

Gently wet one or two paper towels (depending on how many leaves you have) and wring out the water until the paper is just damp.

Personally, this is how I store cilantro (which is notorious for turning brown and sludgy within days), and it works like a charm. If you’re storing only mint leaves, here’s how to keep them fresh for at least two weeks. Method #2: Wrap Mint Leaves with a Damp Paper Towel Note: This method can also be applied to storing fresh scallions, parsley, and basil (except basil doesn’t need to go in the fridge). This will help maintain freshness, prevent bacteria growth and the yucky, rotten smells that can come with that.

This is an important step! Change the water every two or three days.

Cover this little contraption loosely with a plastic bag and keep it in your fridge.

In a relatively tall container such as a Mason jar or mug, stick the mint stems in and add enough water to cover the cut ends.

(You can use these leaves for cooking, or if you don’t have an immediate use for them, refer to the next method.) This also gives the stems more room to soak up the water, which increases its shelf life. This is important so they don’t get submerged in water, which makes the mint spoil quicker.

Trim the end of the stems and cut off any leaves that are close to the ends.

Remove the rubber band that holds the bunch of mint together.

That’s right: the secret to keeping mint looking hella fresh for weeks is to treat it almost like you would a bouquet. Have you taken care of fresh flowers before? If so, then you already know how to store a bunch of fresh mint. How to Store Fresh Mint Method #1: Treat Mint Like Flowers

Method #2: Freeze Mint and Other Fresh Herbs Bare: Baking Sheet Method.

Method #1: Freeze Mint and Other Fresh Herbs in Water: Ice Cube Method.

How to Store Fresh Mint Leaves in the Freezer (2 Quick and Easy Ways).

Method #2: Wrap Mint Leaves with a Damp Paper Towel.