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The bright green leaves of Apple mint are uniquely round in shape with slightly toothed edges. Both the leaves and stems of Apple mint are covered in fine hairs, hence its nickname wooly mint. It imparts a fruity aroma with nuances of apple, although it has less mint flavor compared to other culinary mint varieties. When allowed to bloom Apple mint will produce spears of white to pale pink flowers.
Seasons/Availability
Apple mint may be found year-round, with peak season in the summer.
Current Facts
Apple mint botanically classified as Mentha suaveolens, and also commonly referred to as round-leaved mint and wooly mint. It is an herbaceous perennial in the Labiatae family. It is one of the tallest varieties of mint and can grow up to three feet in height. A popular cultivar of Apple mint is Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’, or pineapple mint, which has creamy-white streaked leaves and a similar sweet and fruity fragrance.
Nutritional Value
Apple mint, like many other varieties in the family, is rich in essential oils that have antiseptic properties.
Applications
The delicate flavor of Apple mint works best in fresh, uncooked preparations. Muddle leaves and add to cocktails, mocktails and tea. Add whole or chopped leaves to popsicles, sorbets and ice cubes. Use to make sauces or herb rubs for poultry, lamb and seafood. Roughly chop Apple mint and add to chutney, dressings, jelly or brine when pickling. Unlike many other varieties of mint due to its fuzzy textured leaves Apple mint is not commonly used as a garnish.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Apple mint is the preferred variety when making preserves for the iconc pairing of lamb and mint jelly.
Geography/History
Apple mint is native to Europe where it was a popular garden herb. It was also commonly used as an aromatic strewing herb used to deter pests in monasteries, castles, markets and homes. Today it is grown in gardens throughout the world, thriving in moist soil and preferring full to partial sun. Even though it is slightly less aggressive in regards to spreading compared to other varieties of mint care should be taken when planting as it can quickly take over a garden through its fast growing underground rhizomes.
Stokes Farm
Old Tappen, New Jersey
Apple mint: This mint variety has bright green, uniquely round leaves with slightly toothed edges. Both its leaves and stems are covered in fine hairs, earning it the nickname "wooly mint." It offers a fruity aroma with subtle apple nuances and has a milder mint flavor compared to other types. When it blooms, Apple mint produces spears of white to pale pink flowers, adding visual charm.
Park Falls Farmers Market
1185 S 4th Ave Highway 13
715 762 7457 [email protected]
Apple mint: Known for its delicate flavor, Apple mint is ideal for uncooked dishes. You can muddle its leaves for cocktails, mocktails, or tea, and incorporate it into desserts like popsicles, sorbets, or ice cubes. It's perfect for sauces, herb rubs, chutneys, dressings, and jellies. Despite its versatility, its fuzzy leaves make it uncommon as a garnish.
Apple Mint spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market……Apple mint, botanically known as Mentha suaveolens, belongs to the Labiatae family and is one of the tallest mint varieties, reaching up to three feet in height. A popular cultivar, Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata' or pineapple mint, features creamy-white streaked leaves with a sweet, fruity aroma. It is also rich in essential oils with antiseptic properties, making it both fragrant and functional.
Peter Schaner
30819 Mesa Crest Road, Valley Center 92082
(760) 749-9376 [email protected]
Apple Mint spotted at Little Italy Mercato……Apple mint grows best in moist soil with full to partial sunlight. Though less invasive than other mint types, its underground rhizomes spread rapidly and can dominate a garden if left unchecked. Native to Europe, it was historically used as a pest-deterring aromatic herb in monasteries, markets, and castles. Today, it is cultivated globally for its culinary and aromatic uses.
Sven
13961
Campo road, Jamul 91935
(760) 468-2296 [email protected]
Apple Mint spotted at Little Italy Mercato……Apple Mint: This delightful herb is the preferred variety for making preserves, especially when creating the iconic pairing of lamb and mint jelly. It carries a subtle sweetness that beautifully complements savory dishes.
Peter Schaner
30819 Mesa Crest Road, Valley Center 92082
(760) 749-9376 [email protected]
Apple Mint spotted at Little Italy Mercato……Apple Mint has bright green, uniquely round leaves with slightly toothed edges, and both the leaves and stems are covered in fine hairs, earning it the nickname wooly mint. It has a fruity aroma with subtle apple nuances but a milder mint flavor compared to other mint varieties. If allowed to bloom, Apple Mint produces attractive white to pale pink flower spears.
Sven
13961
Campo road, Jamul 91935
(760) 468-2296 [email protected]
Apple Mint spotted at Little Italy Mercato……Apple Mint has a delicate flavor perfect for fresh, uncooked recipes. It can be muddled into cocktails, mocktails, and tea or added to popsicles, sorbets, and ice cubes. Its leaves can enhance sauces or herb rubs for poultry, lamb, and seafood. You can also chop it for chutneys, dressings, jellies, or brines for pickling. Due to its fuzzy-textured leaves, it is less commonly used as a garnish compared to other mint varieties.
Apple Mint spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market……Apple Mint, botanically known as Mentha suaveolens, belongs to the Labiatae family and is one of the tallest mint varieties, reaching up to three feet. A prominent cultivar, Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata,’ known as pineapple mint, features creamy-white streaked leaves. This herbaceous perennial is rich in essential oils with antiseptic properties, offering a sweet and fruity fragrance suitable for culinary and medicinal uses.
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