How to freeze fresh mint from the garden?

You can freeze mint leaves whole to use in summer as a refreshing herbal tea or chopped and added to a pesto sauce. To freeze fresh mint, pick the leaves and strip them from the stems. Refrigerate the leaves for a few hours to chill, then spread them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer the mint to a zip-top bag and return to the freezer.

How to freeze fresh mint so it freezes hard?

To freeze fresh mint, first wash the mint leaves. Dry them off in a salad spinner or towel and then spread them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the mint until it is completely frozen, about two to three hours. Once the mint is frozen, use a ice cream scooper to remove the mint from the baking sheet and place it in a plastic bag.

How to freeze fresh mint from the garden to dry?

If you like to have fresh herb on hand all year round, you can dry it in the sun. To do this, pick the mint leaves, clean them, dry them in the sun and then store them in airtight glass jars. You can also dry them in an oven – spread the leaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place them in an oven that has been preheated to 70 degrees C (158 degrees Fahrenheit) for about an hour.

How to freeze fresh mint so it chills?

First, wash the mint thoroughly and dry it with a towel. It’s best to use a clean tea towel so you don’t get any soap residue on the herbs. Put the mint in a bowl, add a little water (not enough to cover the herbs), and then cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let the mint sit in the refrigerator for two days. After two days take out the fresh mint leaves and dry them with a clean tea towel. You can also put the

How to freeze mint in ice cubes?

Once the mint is thoroughly dry, place the leaves in a food processor and blend to a fine, powdery consistency. You can also do this by placing the leaves in a clean tea strainer and running them under cool water until the water that drains off is clear. After you’ve done this process, you’ll have a pile of fresh mint powder. In the bowl of the food processor, add the mint powder, a few drops of water, and a pinch of sugar.