How to Freeze Fresh Basil
Pureeing and freezing fresh basil is my favorite way to preserve it. Just puree it with water or oil and freeze it in ice cube trays. These frozen cubes can then be thawed and used as needed in a variety of recipes
Servings: 0
Ingredients
- fresh basil
- water or olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your fresh basil by removing any woody stems, then washing and drying the leaves.
- Take small groups of leaves (about 4-5 at a time) and rough chop them with a knife by hand. Alternatively, you can place the leaves in a food processor and pulse until uniformly chopped, but be careful not to turn it into a paste.
- Lightly pack the chopped basil into the slots of an ice cube tray. Leave just a few millimeters at the top of each slot.
- Carefully add water or oil to each slot until the basil is completely covered. You may have to gently push down the leaves.
- Freeze the cubes for at least three hours, then transfer to a freezer-safe, airtight container or bag and return them to the freezer.