Candied Mint Leaves
Transform your desserts and beverages with these delicate and irresistible candied mint leaves! This simple yet elegant recipe uses just three ingredients—fresh mint leaves, egg white, and granulated sugar—to create a sweet, crisp garnish that adds a touch of sparkle to any dish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, these naturally flavored mint leaves are perfect for adorning cakes, cupcakes, cocktails, or even as a refreshing snack. Drying overnight ensures a perfect, crunchy texture, while their subtle minty sweetness enhances your creations in both flavor and presentation. Easy to make and stunning to serve, candied mint leaves are an effortless way to elevate your culinary artistry.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces Fresh mint leaves
- 1 large Egg white
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
Instructions
Gently rinse the fresh mint leaves under cold water to remove any dirt. Lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel and pat them completely dry with another towel. Ensure there is no moisture remaining, as it will prevent the sugar from adhering.
Separate the egg white from the yolk. Place the egg white in a small bowl and lightly whisk it with a fork until slightly frothy.
In another bowl, pour the granulated sugar to create an easy coating station.
Using a clean pastry brush, lightly coat each mint leaf front and back with the egg white. Be careful not to oversaturate the leaves.
After brushing with egg white, gently dip each leaf into the sugar, ensuring it is evenly coated on both sides. Shake off any excess sugar.
Place the sugared mint leaves on a wire rack or a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Allow them to dry at room temperature for 6-8 hours or overnight until completely crisp.
Once dried, store the candied mint leaves in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.2 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
