The easiest, fastest, best way to FREEZE BASIL!

🌱 HOW TO FREEZE BASIL
A new way to freeze basil! Ditch the ice cube trays filled with olive oil- you don’t need them!
This basil freezing method is a quick and easy way to preserve a lot of fresh basil.
Use 1 tablespoon of olive oil for every 3 cups of fresh, lightly packed basil leaves.
6 cups of basil fits in a quart bag. Use multiple quart bags instead of moving up to a gallon size for more.
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[@melodyveit3014]

I put the leaves on a cookie sheet and pop in the freezer. When the leaves are frozen i put them in a ziploc bag. Then I just pull out as many leaves as I want.

[@RJisBack24]

Me also!

[@juliehock6059]

This is the way I would do it also. I also freeze chives and parsley. I do wash them, spin in a salad spinner (or roll them up in a tea towel. Once dry I chop them then put them in a small container. So easy to use.

[@pamglass6007]

Thanks. Sounds much easier.

[@tompatchak8706]

What if you don’t have a freezer with all that room. My freezer is full of meat and chicken and cookies.

[@kitchwatembo]

​@@tompatchak8706doesn't sound like a problem, just eat cookies until there is enough room 😂

[@nonnieanthonys2415]

I always freeze my basil in ziplock bags. I don’t use any olive oil just fresh clean basil! I also do the same with parsley, rosemary thyme and sage. Great way to have fresh herbs on hand. No wasted herbs !

[@PrairieMom]

The herbs don't turn black?

[@annatraficante]

I put the Basil (stalks and all) in a freezer bag and stick in the freezer. When frozen I remove the bag and squash the contents until all the Basil brakes down. I then put the broken Basil in a plastic container and return to freezer. When cooking sauces etc. during winter I just sprinkle what I need and then return the container back into the freezer. The Basil remains loose and you just tip out what you need. It is easy and convenient.

[@wendymccollough156]

I do this with spinach as well

[@gusgstratton8977]

To minimize risk of bruising when mixing with olive oil, one could alternatively lay out the basil on a cookie or baking sheet, and spray the olive oil for a more thorough coating of the leaves.

[@Fargosportsmassage]

You don't wash them with water before costing with oil? Thanks

[@2Aries1953]

That's very helpful, thank you! I love Basil but I only buy them the day or the next day I need them, as they don't stay "fresh" after two days (they start to turn black). Also, I don't throw away the stems after I took all the leaves off. I used Basil mostly in my pasta dishes, specifically spaghetti, and Asian dishes. It's the stems (whole) that I usually freeze and then add them to my simmering spaghetti sauce whenever I make spaghetti. Believe me, they do add a lot of Basil "flavor" even without using the leaves.

[@juliehock6059]

i buy the pots of basil from Aldi. They last for more than a month, I water regularly and they sit on my windowsill.

[@gillianmountford4942]

I buy a potted basil use the top and replant the bottom that’s left into several pots. It soon grows in the summer months.

[@barbarac4750]

Put your fresh basil in a jar of water and cover with a gallon baggie and they won't turn black as quickly. You might even get some sprouts

[@TheJhtlag]

Yeah, but her point here is when you're growing it and have too much basil to consume in a short period of time.

[@haywardgarner4850]

I just toss the leaves in a freezer bag. Since I am using them for cooking in the winter, this method has worked for me. Nice to see someone else with a similar version of freezing. I may try adding olive oil to see if I notice a difference.

[@iainb1577]

I have grown basil for years now and this idea never occurred to me, so thanks to you I should have basil through the winter and spring. Cheers.

[@arejetko]

I dream about having that much basil! The "no wash" tip is excellent. Great video.

[@wholefedhomestead]

Thanks!

[@M_Ladd]

Yes, no wash, freeze bugs, and all.

[@libbyworkman3459]

@@M_Ladd she doesn’t say don’t look at it or inspect it. Are you saying you would not see and remove a bug or a piece of dirt? I pick through dried beans before I cook them. I can do the same for a few leaves of basil.

[@M_Ladd]

@libbyworkman3459 Then you go knock your sox off, and don't worry about what other people do.

[@TheJhtlag]

@@libbyworkman3459 Yeah, kind of a DA answer, yeah inspect it but don't be hypochondriac about it, we've probably all eaten a little more dirt and insects than we think, either that or delicious insecticide. Choose.

[@craigb.franklin7046]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. My basil really grew this year and thanks to you it won't go to waste.

[@joannepalmisano9545]

Thank you for this. I generally make pesto cubes but I like this idea of a lighter basil for cooking certain dishes.

[@CeliniaGava]

Nice! I love the way you've shown us to do this. I didn't like the idea of essentially turning it all into pesto, since I love using fresh basil in a variety of dishes! Thanks for the info!

[@gailwelicki3963]

This is my first year of growing basil. I have far more than I'll ever use. Thanks for the tips. I plan to try it.

[@gardenwithkelly753]

I’m definitely going to try this method!

[@deborawarren3508]

Thankyou so much! Love this way of freezing basil!❤

[@catherinemcgill3004]

I love this idea and I’m going to do it with this year’s crop. I’ve frozen basil successfully for years but I’ve been working too hard. I always washed it, dried it, turned it into confetti in the food processor, mix with olive oil (way more than you used, freeze in tablespoon sized balls then bag. I’m going to use your easy method today because I have tons!

[@BlandsPromisedLandRanch]

So easy!! Thank you for sharing and what a really great explanation that you have for it all.

[@jlfoodforest]

Awesome idea! I've been watching so many videos trying to figure out the best method to preserve these leaves. YOU WIN!

[@janiceguzzetti8780]

I will certainly try this . Thank you. So helpful. Will pass it on.

[@carriesearskohles7891]

This is wonderful. I was just looking for a way to preserve fresh basil as I've already dehydrated some. Thank you!

[@mistresschina490]

love this! I'm headed to my garden to harvest my basil and begin this brilliant method. thank you 🙂

[@lisapuskas5356]

I'm so excited to try this way!

[@cindyhappel7376]

Awesome, I did not know you could freeze it this way!! Thank you!😊

[@diannasantoro118]

I have a ton of basil this year and wanted the easiest way to freeze it. Thanks so much for sharing this great video.

[@jenniferallswede3326]

Thank you! Going to try this right now! 🌿

[@Tommymybaby]

Perfect! I was looking for a way to store basil in my freezer and this is such good news that I can do it this way.

[@nicklenine1797]

Thanks for that method. I’ve tried many, but that is a new one to me. Trying it tomorrow.

[@kristantaylor1087]

Thanks for this video! First time growing basil this year. Now I need to find recipes to use the frozen basil. Haven't cooked much with herbs either.😁

[@helenjzkkillick4097]

Thanks so much - during our summer I had my best basil harvest and only knew the chop/freeze/olive oil method. I’m very happy to get this alternative and all the other things like being careful with the sensitive leaves. 😊

[@TheFunFabLife]

This is a great method that I will have to try. I had a ton of basil that I made into pesto and froze, because I could maintain the green color once I harvested it if I left it whole. Thanks for sharing!

[@debbiemurray9476]

Genius idea for basil freezing, thank you.

[@annie-k5213]

Thanks for showing this. I'm going out right now to harvest my basil!

[@suzyr8121]

Thank for the short to the point and simple video!

[@mariaserpa-gauvin8405]

I will give this method a try. Thanks for sharing

[@litahonaker8252]

Thank you this was so easy and well explained!

[@patriciahall2223]

Thank you I will definitely be storing my basil this way ...great video 🇨🇦

[@RR-jl4kt]

Thank u without making it too long u were to the point and showed best way to freeze basil I m going to adopt ur way of freezing basil like u I also don’t like using too much olive oil and showed the best way thank u 🌹🌹

[@khancock52]

I froze some 2 years ago but didn't use the OO. Will definitely try your way!! Thanks for the video!!

[@helenaaguiar392]

Thank you for sharing ,definitely need to try!

[@denisehelton9403]

Well said. Just enough to instruct without going on and on. Thank you

[@CHARISSAJACOBSON]

Right on! Thank you!

[@amorimontagnus2042]

What a fantastic idea and great tips, thank you!

[@lieuwina]

Thank you for sharing. I just freeze mine in a container and this has worked. Will try this method too.

[@dianeschuller]

That is brilliant! I'm going to do this too. Thank you so much for sharing your method.

[@lisarisley7308]

Thank you so much!! Finally not having to tie up my ice cube trays ❤

[@annapesceanscaia1598]

Thank you. That is what I was looking for.

[@belindahennen362]

I can't wait to try it!😃

[@lauraregina1366]

Thank you for your instructions, just harvested basil today and was was looking for the best way to store the leaves. ❤

[@patgarganese3473]

Thanks! It sounds great!

[@beatricemillar6802]

Thank you Kathy, that’s a very easy way to freeze basil. Bea

[@mayasayonara9169]

Wow, such a good method and so well explained!! Thank you.❤

[@jbh2761]

Cool !! … now I can stash my basil for winter .. yayyyy ! Thank you 🙏

[@theleftysjournal8781]

Yeahhh. Just solved my biggest problem ever with basil 😘🥰

[@ahnaahna7278]

I grow and cook with lots of basil! I always have a few sprigs in a jar of water to use in salads, or as a lettuce on sandwiches, etc! Your idea is great! I will do that!! Thks. I subscribed. 👏👏

[@1stofAllHaHaHeeHee]

Thank you so much. No more waste!

[@augustinalawson6373]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful tip. Now my basil won't go to waste.

[@joolst1149]

Basil is my fav herb! TY for the Excellent tips.

[@leejacobs3620]

Awesome tip. Thank you for sharing.

[@lilycardoso4679]

This was awesome! That is much faster than blending with oil, which I was going to do before I watched this video. Thanks!!

[@edwardwicks304]

Great tips. Thank you for posting this.

[@marianneporter26]

I’m so excited to try this!

[@lindaharbison9616]

Thank you!! Prefer “fresh” over dried and this will work great!! So much basil this year!!

[@kerryvollmer1828]

Thank you Crystal a nice to know how to preserve basil without drowning it in Olive oil.

[@PleasantPrickles]

Great demo! Thanks! 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

[@leighdegenhardt485]

Game changer!!! Thank you!!!

[@ommielouise]

Thankyou for this idea. I love it.😊

[@paulaharris-allen8900]

Excellent instructions, thank you.

[@JohannaVanWinkle]

Thanks for this great idea!

[@frederickvanpelt6393]

Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for.

[@waltarenouf7351]

Just what I needed! Thanks.

[@annehebert6959]

I am glad I clicked on this. This year I have an over abundance of Basil and while I like pesto...I prefer putting Basil in sauces and soups. This is a great alternative to the ice cube tray idea. Thank you.

[@cassondatadlock9214]

Fantastic!! Thanks so much. I’m going to give this a try.

[@tamamarquez2075]

Brilliant. I love this information! Thank you.

[@user-iu3rq5pl1u]

Thank you. I will follow the same, didn't have a clue, also you were very quick to watch no messing around . Uk

[@cindyt4778]

Great tip thanks so much! Now I can save the ton of basil I have in the garden for later 😊❤😊

[@stephenmorton8017]

excellent. thanks for sharing. will do!

[@breukelynbee77]

Thank you so very much!

[@DBurgg]

Wow! I never knew this method...thanks!

[@v8ent]

Thanks all the good info

[@RebeccaL0108]

Amazing!! Thanks for sharing.

[@manaremokobane5073]

Thank you for this video. I lost so much basil when the dry season came. I tried to dry some. Now I know how to freeze it.

[@marytreadwell5185]

Thank you! Wonderful information!

[@BrianHeimbuecher]

Thank you for this timely video!

[@KenjaajneK]

Great information with simple explanation, and application ...Thank You for Sharing, Appreciated...

[@LauraPerna-pg7tn]

Thank you for your method of freezing basil. I love using basil whenever I can. However, I had to buy it in a packet in the winter and could only use it the one time because it would turn black. Buying a packet of basil is not cheap even in the summer months. I grow lots of basil in the summer and now I will use your method to freeze as much as I can so that I have it when I don't have it in my garden. Thank you for sharing this info.

[@sonsieplusollie]

I've just been dehydrating mine, but sometimes I want to use fresh(er). I hadn't thought about doing this. Thank you!

[@fusfea]

Great its just what I needed ...thank you

[@avemaria4063]

Thank you for this!

[@MyMountainHomeandKitchen]

Looking at a pile of basil right now - this is great info.

[@atulpatel2850]

Love this idea.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I am going to try this method, thank you

[@cynthiaharding9536]

Thank you for the info!

[@rick5653]

That was very helpful. Thank you.😊

[@pidpit4397]

Wow! Thank you!

[@sixteenstringjack]

Terrific, thank you. Didn't even know how to use the Zip lock bag until now!

[@roxxyvoxxy5796]

Thank you for this game-changer 👍

[@Theweeze100]

My wife loves the “less oil” idea! Subscribed!

[@sheilamore3261]

Oh thank you so much I will have to try this awesome😁💕👍🦋

[@kalo924]

Thank you! Will do ❤

[@Mardi-LovetheLandHomestead]

Love this, will try it❤️

[@TB-jq5cr]

Perfect my basils is growing really fast. I needed this information and will now go and snip and freeze some basil. Thank you very much. No basil wasted here……..