Mint Syrup Recipe

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Mint Syrup
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  1. Check the mint leaves for any insect life, then tear the leaves into shreds. Put the lemon juice into a large bowl. Add the mint and pound with the end of a wooden rolling pin. Add the sugar and salt and continue to crush the mint leaves to release their menthol essence. Leave to macerate for 8 to 10 hours or overnight.
  2. Pour 2 1/2 cups of boiling water over the macerated mint mixture and let stand for a further 12 hours.
  3. Strain the syrup through a very fine sieve or cheesecloth into a saucepan. Gently bring to a simmer and simmer for a couple of minutes. Pour into warm, sterilized bottles (see p. 125) and seal with screw-caps or corks.
  4. This syrup will keep unopened for 4 months, but once opened, it should be stored in the fridge. If you want to keep it longer, it will need to be sterilized in a water bath straight after canning (see p. 125).
  5. Per serving: 500.0 calories, 0.0 calories from fat, 0.0g total fat, 0.0g saturated fat, 0.0mg cholesterol, 1190.0mg sodium, 128.0g total carbs, 2.0g dietary fiber, 126.0g sugars, 1.0g protein Nutritional analysis provided by TasteBook, using the USDA Nutrition Database The River Cottage Preserves Handbook by Pam Corbin.Pam Corbin has been making preserves for as long as she can remember, and for more than twenty years her passion has been her business. Pam and her husband, Hugh, moved to Devon where they bought an old pig farm and converted it into a small jam factory. Using only wholesome, seasonal ingredients, their products soon became firm favorites with jam-lovers the world over. Pam has now hung up her professional wooden spoon but continues to jam at home. She also works closely with the River Cottage team, making seasonal goodies using fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers from her own garden, and from the fields and hedgerows.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 543.47 Kcal (2275 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 614.64mg 26%
Potassium 26.79mg 1%
Total Carbs 138.92g 46%
Sugars 138.03g 552%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 4%
Protein 0.89g 2%
Calcium 1.7mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 354.8 Kcal (1485 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 401.27mg 26%
Potassium 17.49mg 1%
Total Carbs 90.69g 46%
Sugars 90.11g 552%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 4%
Protein 0.58g 2%
Calcium 1.1mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.7
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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