Comments on: Basil Pesto (make it and freeze it) https://www.joyineveryseason.com/sauces-and-gravy/basil-pesto-make-it-and-freeze-it/ Entertaining • Recipes • Tablescapes Sun, 22 Jun 2025 21:12:14 +0000 hourly 1 By: 12 Things I Always Freeze After Harvest to Keep Fresh Longer - Wildstead Way https://www.joyineveryseason.com/sauces-and-gravy/basil-pesto-make-it-and-freeze-it/#comment-454325 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 21:12:14 +0000 http://www.joyineveryseason.com/?p=1605#comment-454325 […] After freezing, pop the cubes into a sealed container or bag to save space. Covering the pesto with a little olive oil helps keep it fresh and prevents freezer burn. For a simple method, check out how others use ice cube trays for pesto storage here. […]

]]> By: T Posey https://www.joyineveryseason.com/sauces-and-gravy/basil-pesto-make-it-and-freeze-it/#comment-433697 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:55:10 +0000 http://www.joyineveryseason.com/?p=1605#comment-433697 ]]> 5 stars
Excellent ! Thanks so much for the recipe ❤️

]]> By: ROMELLE M PETERSON https://www.joyineveryseason.com/sauces-and-gravy/basil-pesto-make-it-and-freeze-it/#comment-432186 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 16:42:15 +0000 http://www.joyineveryseason.com/?p=1605#comment-432186 5 stars
Fabulous!! I line the ice cube tray with either parchment paper, saran wrap or wax paper, depending on what I have on hand. Pesto cubes come out perfectly every time!!

]]> By: Liz https://www.joyineveryseason.com/sauces-and-gravy/basil-pesto-make-it-and-freeze-it/#comment-424742 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:48:50 +0000 http://www.joyineveryseason.com/?p=1605#comment-424742 Should I wash the basil first?

]]> By: CA https://www.joyineveryseason.com/sauces-and-gravy/basil-pesto-make-it-and-freeze-it/#comment-424384 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:15:58 +0000 http://www.joyineveryseason.com/?p=1605#comment-424384 5 stars
Great recipe! I do an extra step- I Blanche my basil for 3 seconds and then put in an ice bath. Then I put through a salad spinner to dry. . I do this to keep the basil from turning black.

]]> By: Jed https://www.joyineveryseason.com/sauces-and-gravy/basil-pesto-make-it-and-freeze-it/#comment-420339 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:47:44 +0000 http://www.joyineveryseason.com/?p=1605#comment-420339 Is there a trick to getting them out of the ice cube tray? Mine won’t budge. Also, another great way to use it is on top of a baked potato.

]]> By: Patricia https://www.joyineveryseason.com/sauces-and-gravy/basil-pesto-make-it-and-freeze-it/#comment-418699 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 20:38:02 +0000 http://www.joyineveryseason.com/?p=1605#comment-418699 5 stars
In reply to Carl.

Carl, I thought that too, at first, but it doesn’t. My pesto turns out great when I add the cheese into the recipe before freezing.

]]> By: Patricia https://www.joyineveryseason.com/sauces-and-gravy/basil-pesto-make-it-and-freeze-it/#comment-418698 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 20:35:30 +0000 http://www.joyineveryseason.com/?p=1605#comment-418698 5 stars
In reply to Sarah.

I’ve been doing this for several years now, using ice cube trays and it’s great! I love to use walnuts as they are a much better fat and less expensive than pine nuts.

]]> By: Michelle Carter https://www.joyineveryseason.com/sauces-and-gravy/basil-pesto-make-it-and-freeze-it/#comment-375640 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 20:01:51 +0000 http://www.joyineveryseason.com/?p=1605#comment-375640 Made this and yum. So much basil from the garden, substituted walnuts for pine nuts and was just as good.

]]> By: Weekly Meal Ideas #1 - Joy In Every Season https://www.joyineveryseason.com/sauces-and-gravy/basil-pesto-make-it-and-freeze-it/#comment-350422 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:03:29 +0000 http://www.joyineveryseason.com/?p=1605#comment-350422 […] Get the recipe here: Homemade Pesto […]

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