mobile wrote:
> hello
>
> I have picked about 15 lbs of basilleaves, have about ten or more to go.
> then repeat process as it grows like mad.
>
> is there a recipe for canning pesto or a way to can basil leaves to use in
> the winter,
>
> if you are in the san antonio area, I would be up for a trade of basil for ?
> what have you
>
> thanks
>
>
Most home preservers don't have the equipment to can basil, don't see it
for sale in stores canned either. Suspect the heat of canning would
degrade the texture and flavor.

I grow basil myself but I freeze it as pesto. Any good pesto recipe will
do the trick. I then freeze it solid enough it won't move on a bun pan
then put it in vacuum bags and seal them. I suspect you could do the
same and put it in plastic freezer bags either in single servings or
multiple servings. Hope this helps.

George