FRESH MINT SAUCE 
1 lg. bunch fresh mint leaves (about 1/2 cup minced leaves)
1 c. dark brown sugar
1 c. tarragon wine vinegar

Wash the mint and pull of the leaves. Combine leaves, stems, sugar and vinegar in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Lift the leaves and stems from sauce. Discard stems. Chop the leaves very fine and return to sauce. Serve warm over roast lamb.

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Fresh Mint Sauce
 #7923
 m wesley says:
What did I do wrong other than cut the recipe in half? The sauce completely carmelized and hardened to taffy consistency. Oh, and this is after simmering for five minutes.
 #7944
 Cooks.com replies:
Hi M,

The time given is not as important to note as the consistency described, and that is what is most helpful when you cut the ingredients by half. "Simmer until slightly thickened" is the best indicator to use when you alter the recipe; smaller quantities cook more quickly.

-- CM

 

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