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pressure cooker peppermint extract in a glass bottle surrounded by mint leaves
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Instant Pot Extracts

Making mint extract just got a whole lot easier with your Instant Pot! Instead of waiting months for the extract to be ready to use, pressure cooker mint extract is ready the same day!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt
Keyword: instant pot peppermint extract, pressure cooker mint extract, pressure cooker peppermint extract
Servings: 16
Calories: 37kcal
Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vodka or other 70 or above proof alcohol
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  • Remove the mint leaves from their stems and rinse off dirt. Measure 1 cup of packed mint leaves.
  • Put mint leaves into an 8 ounce canning jar or mason jar. Pour 1 cup of vodka into the jar. Secure the lid by tightening it but don't lock it in place.
  • Pour 1 cup of water into the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Place a trivet or sling inside and set the jar on top. You can pressure cook as many jars at one time as you can fit. Close and lock the pressure cooker lid. Set to pressure cook/manual on high for 35 minutes.
  • Complete a full natural pressure release. Remove the lid and carefully take the hot jars out of the pot using oven mitts.The extract is ready to use immediately.

Notes

The quantity of extract made can be reduced or increased. Keep ingredients proportionate. 
Store in a cool, dark and dry place in an airtight container for several years.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg