How to Preserve Basil, the Method You Didn’t Know

Basil was the main ingredient this summer. In any recipe, just add basil and it’s instantly summer. Basil is a herb widely used in cooking, especially in Mediterranean tradition. It is known for its fresh and slightly sweet fragrance, making it perfect for flavoring dishes like Genoese pesto, tomato sauces, salads, and pizzas. Here on the Blog, you can find many recipes. But since summer is now over, today I am sharing with you a method to have it available all year round and use it in your recipes.

  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Very Cheap
  • Rest time: 10 Days
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking methods: No Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • as needed fresh basil flowers

Tools

  • Blender
  • Jars glass

Steps

  • With scissors, cut the tips of the basil along with their flowers.

  • Wash them, dry them well, and let them air-dry for about 10 days.

  • Remove the stems and keep only the flowers.

  • Blend well and store in airtight jars.

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Hello, my name is Daniela and I am 47 years old. One of my greatest passions is cooking; I love eating and I love cooking. Here you will find the recipes I serve at the table every day for my family, easy recipes explained step by step. If you want to follow me, I would be delighted❤️

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