Description
This refreshing Mint Apple Sauce blends fresh mint, parsley, and crisp Granny Smith apple with olive oil and lemon juice to create a vibrant, zesty condiment perfect for enhancing meats, salads, or as a dip. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a versatile and healthy addition to your kitchen repertoire.
Ingredients
Herbs
- ½ cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 3 sprigs flat leaf parsley (leaves only)
Fruit
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
Other
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather the fresh mint leaves, flat leaf parsley, and core and slice the Granny Smith apple. Measure out the olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
- Combine in Food Processor: Add the mint, parsley, apple slices, olive oil, and lemon juice to a food processor.
- Pulse Until Combined: Pulse the mixture in short bursts until all ingredients are well blended but still have a light texture; avoid over-processing into a puree.
- Serve or Store: Use the mint apple sauce immediately as a fresh condiment or transfer it to a sealed container and refrigerate. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days for best freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor—dry herbs won’t yield the same vibrant taste.
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, fish, or as a topping for roasted vegetables.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for added brightness or to balance sweetness.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within a few days to maintain freshness and avoid discoloration.
- Optionally, add a pinch of salt or a drizzle of honey for added flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauces & Condiments
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
