Mint Sugar Food

MINT SUGAR

Steps:

• Process the sugar and mint in a food processor until the mint is finely chopped and dispersed throughout the sugar, scraping down the bowl of the processor with a spatula halfway through. Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE MINT SUGAR COOKIE DROPS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and vegetable oil; mix well.
• Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
• Gradually beat in the flour mixture.
• Stir in Mint-Chocolate chips.
• Shape into balls using rounded teaspoonfuls of dough; roll in remaining 1/4 cup of sugar.
• Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Cool completely on wire racks.

CITRUS SALAD WITH MINT SUGAR

Steps:

• Cut peel and white pith from all fruit except kumquats. Slice clementines crosswise into 1/4" slices. Cut between membranes of remaining peeled fruit to release segments. Mix fruits in a large bowl. Add Grand Marnier, if using; toss gently to incorporate. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• Combine sugar and mint in a small food processor. Pulse until mint is finely chopped. Transfer fruit to a large bowl, scatter kumquat slices over, if using, and sprinkle salad with 2 Tbsp. mint sugar. Serve remaining mint sugar alongside.

MINT SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine water, sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
• Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove mint leaves; let cool.

SURE.JELL® FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - MINT JELLY

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• Wash mint leaves and stems. Finely chop or crush mint; place in medium saucepan. Add water. Bring to boil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 min. Place three layers of damp cheesecloth or a jelly bag in large bowl. Pour prepared infusion into cheesecloth. Tie cheesecloth closed; hang and let drip into bowl until dripping stops. Press gently. Measure exactly 4-1/2 cups infusion into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. (If necessary, add up to 1/2 cup water to get exact measure.) Add food coloring.
• Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar (from the measured amount in bowl) and the pectin in small bowl. Add to infusion in saucepot; mix well. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 2-3/4 cups sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 5 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

BUTTER MINT SUGAR COOKIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
• Place buttermints and a 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a sturdy plastic sandwich bag and crush with rolling pin, meat mallet, or hammer.
• In a large bowl, combine crushed mint mixture with butter, with an electric mixer set at medium speed, beat for 2-3 minutes.
• Add egg and vanilla extract; continue beating until well mixed.
• Reduce speed to low, and add gradually add flour mixture. Beat until well mixed.
• Shape balls into 1-inch balls; roll in decorator sugar if desired. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Immediately remove cookies and transfer to a cooling surface.