thanks George,

yes I freeze now, but I was looking for something to store besides freezer,
(I have a small freezer)
I freeze in ice cube trays and then bag up and use as needed.
"George Shirley" > wrote in message
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> 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
>