Tips for Preserving Basil

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Tips for Preserving Basil

By Ann McCormick

To dry basil:

Don't tie basil stalks together or hang them to dry as you might other herbs.

Pinch or snip leaves from the stems and place them on a screen or absorbent towel.

Stir daily and allow to dry until crackly.

Store in an airtight container.

To freeze basil leaves:

Clip the leaves from the stems and rinse.

Spread them on a counter to air-dry for 30 minutes.

Loosely layer leaves in a storage bag and freeze.

To freeze pureed basil:

Place fresh cut leaves in a blender or food processor.

Process for a few seconds to coarsely chop the leaves.

Add enough water to form a slush and process again.

Pour this liquid into ice cube trays and freeze.

Once frozen, pop the cubes out of the trays and store them in a freezer container for later use.

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