How to Preserve Basil to Enjoy All Year Long

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Purple or green, spicy or sweet, I always find room for just one more basil plant when I’m transplanting seedlings in the spring… but come summer, what does one do with a lifetime supply of fresh basil?

Even after all the pesto, paninis, and pizza margheritas that I typically throw a handful of leaves into, I’m still left with a basketful of basil and a need to clear some space for fall.

So, I make basil puree. It’s essentially pesto without the cheese, nuts, and garlic.

Ingredients

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