How to Store Fresh Mint: Preserving Aromatic Flavor
How to Store Fresh Mint:
– Leave fresh mint on the counter in water, changing the water when it gets cloudy. This can make the mint last about a week.
– Store fresh mint in the refrigerator by placing it in water inside a jar or glass and covering it with a plastic bag. The water does not need to be changed, and the mint can stay fresh for about three weeks.
– Store mint in the refrigerator without water by wrapping the leaves in moistened paper towels and placing them in a zip-top bag that is not sealed. The mint can remain fresh for at least three weeks.
– Store mint in an airtight container in the refrigerator with moistened paper towels to protect it from being bruised and keep it fresh for about two weeks.
– Freeze mint by rinsing and chopping the leaves and distributing them among the compartments of an ice cube tray. Freeze the mint leaves in ice cube trays filled with water, then store the cubes in a container or zip-top bags in the freezer. These mint ice cubes can be kept for up to six months. Alternatively, freeze whole fresh mint leaves on a baking sheet for 30 minutes, then transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container.
Recipe Ideas for Using Mint:
– Green Jasmine-Mint Iced Tea with Lemon
– Strawberry Chicken Salad with Mint & Goat Cheese
– Grape-Pineapple Mint Fizz.