How To Freeze Mint 3 Ways

Can you freeze mint? Heck yes! Learn how to freeze mint three different ways for long term storage and convenience!

Pro Tip #1

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How To Freeze Mint Leaves (Whole)

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Separate the mint leaves from the stem of the plant.

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Pro Tip #2

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How To Freeze Mint Leaves In Water (ice cube method)

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Separate the mint leaves from the stem of the plant. Wash thoroughly.

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Pro Tip #3

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How To Freeze Mint Leaves In Oil

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Separate and wash the leaves thoroughly. At this point you may choose to leave the mint leaves whole for freezing or chop them smaller

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Freeze mint for 3 hours before popping the ice cubes out of the tray and then transfer to an airtight container(freezer safe container) such as a mason jar or a zip top bag.

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Enjoy!

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Become an expert on how to store fresh mint in the freezer in oil, in water, and in whole leaf form so that you can enjoy it all year long.

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How To Freeze Mint 3 Ways

How To Freeze Mint 3 Ways

Whole Leaves, In Oil, In Water

Whole Leaves, In Oil, In Water

Can you freeze mint? Heck yes! Learn how to freeze mint three different ways for long term storage and convenience!

Can you freeze mint? Heck yes! Learn how to freeze mint three different ways for long term storage and convenience!

Pro Tip #1

Pro Tip #1

Choose unblemished mint leaves and remove as much of the stem as possible before freezing.

Choose unblemished mint leaves and remove as much of the stem as possible before freezing.

How To Freeze Mint Leaves (Whole)

Separate the mint leaves from the stem of the plant.

Separate the mint leaves from the stem of the plant.

Wash the leaves and allow them to dry on a piece of paper towel

Wash the leaves and allow them to dry on a piece of paper towel

Flash freeze for 1-2 hours and then transfer to an airtight container(freezer safe container) such as a mason jar or zip top bag.

Flash freeze for 1-2 hours and then transfer to an airtight container(freezer safe container) such as a mason jar or zip top bag.

Pro Tip #2

Pro Tip #2

Fresh is best! Choose freshly picked herbs to freeze when possible for optimal flavor and texture

Fresh is best! Choose freshly picked herbs to freeze when possible for optimal flavor and texture

How To Freeze Mint Leaves In Water (ice cube method)

Separate the mint leaves from the stem of the plant. Wash thoroughly.

Separate the mint leaves from the stem of the plant. Wash thoroughly.

Fill your ice cube tray with as many leaves (chopped or whole) as you can fit and fill to the top with water.

Fill your ice cube tray with as many leaves (chopped or whole) as you can fit and fill to the top with water.

Freeze mint for 3 hours before transferring to an airtight container(freezer safe container) such as a mason jar or zip top bag.

Freeze mint for 3 hours before transferring to an airtight container(freezer safe container) such as a mason jar or zip top bag.

Pro Tip #3

Pro Tip #3

Pick local! If growing your own mint isn’t possible, consider hitting up local farmers markets or CSA programs to stock up on home grown mint.

Pick local! If growing your own mint isn’t possible, consider hitting up local farmers markets or CSA programs to stock up on home grown mint.

How To Freeze Mint Leaves In Oil

Separate and wash the leaves thoroughly. At this point you may choose to leave the mint leaves whole for freezing or chop them smaller

Separate and wash the leaves thoroughly. At this point you may choose to leave the mint leaves whole for freezing or chop them smaller

Fill your ice cube tray with as many leaves as you can fit and fill to the top with olive oil or your favorite cooking oil. Avocado oil is also a great option.

Fill your ice cube tray with as many leaves as you can fit and fill to the top with olive oil or your favorite cooking oil. Avocado oil is also a great option.

Freeze mint for 3 hours before popping the ice cubes out of the tray and then transfer to an airtight container(freezer safe container) such as a mason jar or a zip top bag.

Freeze mint for 3 hours before popping the ice cubes out of the tray and then transfer to an airtight container(freezer safe container) such as a mason jar or a zip top bag.

Enjoy!

Become an expert on how to store fresh mint in the freezer in oil, in water, and in whole leaf form so that you can enjoy it all year long.

Become an expert on how to store fresh mint in the freezer in oil, in water, and in whole leaf form so that you can enjoy it all year long.

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