Mint infused honey is a great recipe to have on hand when your plants go wild! Chances are, if you planted mint in the ground without knowing any better, it's all over! There's typically more around than you can think to use.
Mint honey is simple to prepare with just two ingredients and a bit of patience. It takes 3-4 weeks to infuse but don't worry, it requires little effort during that time! Now and then you'll flip the jar or open it to stir it around with a clean butter knife to mix it around and keep all the mint fully submerged. Store it next to your lavender infused honey, rose honey, and dandelion honey when it's in season!
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Disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to take the place of individual medical care. Do not serve honey to children under one year of age.
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What is mint infused honey?
Mint infused honey is just what it sounds like! You take mint leaves, dried or fresh, and cover them entirely in honey. Strain off the leaves in 3-4 weeks before storing in an air tight jar for up to one year.
Use your mint honey to sweeten your hot cup of herbal tea!
Fresh or dry herbs?
You can use either fresh or dry herbs for your mint honey! The biggest concern with infused honey is moisture content.
| Dry mint | No worry about excess moisture. Can be done any time of year with herbs preserved from your own garden. Easily sourced online any time of year. |
| Fresh mint | You can use what's grown in your own herb garden or a fresh pack from the grocery store. Wash and pat dry before laying out on a clean towel or drying rack overnight to help ensure there is no excess moisture. |
If using fresh mint leaves, ensure that they have NOT been treated with any chemicals or pesticides. Make sure they are properly washed and fully dried off before using. Forage or harvest responsibly.
Mint leaves can be sourced fresh at your local farmers market or grocery store. You can also purchase them dried online on Amazon or Mountain Rose Herbs!
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Shelf life
Mint infused honey can be kept with an air tight seal in a cool dark place for up to one year! Be sure to label your jar with the contents and date before storing.
What you need
- Honey
- Whole mint leaves (dried or fresh)
- 2 glass jars with lids
- Butter knife
- Small mesh strainer
- Optional: plate or saucer
How to make Mint Infused Honey
- Fill your jar ¼ - ½ full with dried or fresh mint leaves. (See notes if using fresh herbs!)
2. Cover with honey. Once the jar is almost full, use a butter knife to poke around and ensure everything is fully covered with honey and there are no air pockets.
3. Place the lid on the jar. Flip it upside down on a saucer or plate and allow it to all settle to the bottom. Once that happens, flip it back over right side up. Leave on the saucer or plate through this process to catch any leaking honey.
4. Allow the mint honey to infuse for 3-4 weeks. Occasionally flip the jar over on the saucer or plate to mix it up and remove the lid now and then to stir it.
5. After 3-4 weeks, take another glass jar and a small mesh strainer. Strain off your mint infused honey and discard the used herbs. Label appropriately!
Notes
- Disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to take the place of individual medical care. Do not serve honey to children under one year of age.
- If using fresh mint leaves, ensure that they have NOT been treated with any chemicals or pesticides. Make sure they are properly washed and fully dried off before using. Forage or harvest responsibly.
- Fresh mint leaves: Wash and pat dry before laying out on a clean towel or drying rack overnight to help ensure there is no excess moisture.
- Whole mint leaves are easier to work with than chopped or crushed for this mint infused honey.
- Be sure that all the mint leaves are fully covered in honey and that there are no air pockets.
- Wait 3-4 weeks before straining.
- Store for up to 1 year with a lid on. Label appropriately!
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Mint Infused Honey
Ingredients
- Honey
- Mint leaves dried or fresh
Instructions
- Fill your jar ¼ - ½ full with dried or fresh mint leaves. (See notes if using fresh herbs!)
- Cover with honey. Once the jar is almost full, use a butter knife to poke around and ensure everything is fully covered with honey and there are no air pockets.
- Place the lid on the jar. Flip it upside down on a saucer or plate and allow it to all settle to the bottom. Once that happens, flip it back over right side up. Leave on the saucer or plate through this process to catch any leaking honey.
- Allow the mint honey to infuse for 3-4 weeks. Occasionally flip the jar over on the saucer or plate to mix it up and remove the lid now and then to stir it.
- After 3-4 weeks, take another glass jar and a small mesh strainer. Strain off your mint infused honey and discard the used herbs. Label appropriately!
Mariana
Ann Marie,
What a thoughtful and delicious gift idea! I know your loved ones will surely enjoy them!
-Mariana
Ann Marie
Mint is one of my favorite herbs to grow in pots on our patio. I can't wait to try this recipe this year!! Thinking about making them in small little mason jars then gifting them!