How to make MINT SAUCE Aussie Style! For fresh use or shelf preserves PLUS a waterbath canning hack!

white wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being more widely available.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Pick 2 cups of fresh mint leaves from the garden.

Wash the mint leaves thoroughly.

Place the washed mint leaves into a blender.

Add 8% white wine vinegar to the blender.

Add 6 tablespoons of sugar to the blender.

Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the blender.

Blend the mixture until desired consistency is reached.

Transfer the blended mixture to a pot.

Simmer the mixture on low heat for 20 minutes to infuse flavors.

Prepare preserving jars by washing them in hot soapy water.

Heat the jars with hot water from the tap to avoid thermal shock.

Pour the hot mint sauce into the warm jars for preserving.

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