Start with a really good layer of salt in the bottom of the jar, then cover it with a couple of leaves.

How to freeze basil in ice cube trays. Fill the ice cubes the rest of the way. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and puree until smooth. This will keep the basil from.

Add the olive oil and pulse until the basil is finely minced. Add the olive oil and pulse until the basil is finely minced. Apparently the best time of day to.

Try to use the same amount for each. For a more manageable puree serving, pour your basil puree into whatever ice cube tray you have to hand. Pick and rinse your basil leaves.

Season with salt and pepper. Then transfer the pesto cubes to sealable plastic bags. Scoop the basil oil into ice cube trays evenly.

Pack the mixture in well. Use a food processor to coarsely chop washed basil leaves. Place your pesto in the freezer, and freeze for up to 2 months.

Pour into plastic ice cube tray. Wash the herbs and cut them into small pieces. To freeze small amounts of pesto, put spoonfuls of pesto into ice cube trays and place in the freezer until solid.