Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 3 bunches fresh mint (stems on)
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
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Nutritional Information
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
266 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 69 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 67 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 6 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data. -
6 servings
Preparation
- Stir sugar, water and mint together in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent in a high-power oven for 3 minutes. Stir thoroughly, making sure there are no grains on the bottom of the dish. Cover with a lid or microwave plastic wrap. Cook for 6 minutes. Prick plastic, if used, to release steam.
- Remove from oven and uncover. Let cool. Strain through a fine sieve. Refrigerate until cold, several hours or overnight.
- Whisk lemon juice into syrup. Place in an ice-cream machine and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions.
15 minutes
Dining and Cooking