Crystallized Mint Leaves

Name: Crystallized Mint Leaves
Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 large egg white; 1 tablespoon water; 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup superfine granulated sugar

August 20, 2004

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 large egg white

1 tablespoon water

1 cup packed fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup superfine granulated sugar

Preparation

In a small bowl stir together egg white or reconstituted dried whites and water and brush onto leaves to lightly coat both sides. In a bowl toss leaves with sugar and transfer to a rack. Let leaves stand about 6 hours, or until dry. Leaves may be made 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

TagsMint Herbs & Spices Easy No-Cook Gourmet

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