Apple mint recipes
This is the type of mint has a strong flavour and is great for tea or adding to salads
Below you will find some example apple mint recipes – and more info on how to use apple mint in cooking lower down the page.
Sweet apple mint tea
Easy Cuban apple mint mojito
Ginger Mint Lemonade recipe
I will be adding more recipes over time. For the lastest ones visit my Instagram page
Why use apple mint for cooking?
This mint has a fruity flavour than tastes a bit like apple (hence the name).
It is ideal for hot drinks (like tea) or adding to salads.
In addition it’s often used as a domestic herbal remedy, being valued especially for its antiseptic properties and its beneficial effect on the digestion.
For example the University of Iowa mentions many articles highlight the benefits of using this mint.
So not only does it taste great when used in apple mint recipes – it’s also good for you !!!
How to use apple mint in cooking
When you use it in apple mint recipes all you do is remove the leaves from the stems – and either simply rub them to release the flavour or chop them. The way you use it will depend on the recipe, follow the links above for more detail.
Very easy to grow at home
It is not sold fresh in many shops but is really easy to grow at home
All you do is get a ready made plant, cutting or a plug plant.
Quick guide:
- Plant in individual pots
- Optimal growing temperature is 15 to 20 ºC
- And full sunlight or high levels of artificial light.
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