Sugared Mint Leaves
📜 Collection: GC | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Basics Learn how to make delicate sugared mint leaves, perfect as a sweet edible candy or a charming garnish for your favorite hot and cold beverages. This classic technique uses fresh herbs, egg white, and fine sugar for a sparkling, crisp finish.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 1 hour | 24 hours | Makes a batch |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Small bowl
- Small pastry brush
- Foil-lined sheet
- Tight jar
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As Needed | Mint Leaves | Fresh, not too large |
| 1 | Egg White | Slightly beaten |
| As Needed | Sugar | Superfine or granulated |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Coat
- Pick fresh mint leaves that are not too large, wash gently, and dry them completely on a towel.
- In a small bowl, beat one egg white until it is slightly fluffy.
- Dip each individual fresh mint leaves into the slightly beaten egg white, ensuring it is fully coated.
Step 2: Sugar and Dry
- Dip both sides of the coated leaf in superfine or granulated sugar.
- Place the sugared leaves on a foil-lined sheet.
- Put them in a low oven (e.g., 200°F or the lowest setting) until they are completely dry and crisp, or let them air dry for 24-48 hours.
- Store the dried, sugared mint leaves in a tight jar.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the dried, sugared mint leaves in a tight jar at room temperature for several weeks.
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