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Simple Pesto

by Mark L in User Contributed

A tasty pesto made using only a few ingredients.

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Cynthia  H

To preserve the pesto

Hi Mark
Can you tell me if I put the pesto in a sterilized jar and then cover it in boiling water and boil for 15-20 minutes will that make it safe to keep on the shelf for 3-4 months without storing in the fridge. I ask this as I have heaps and heaps of beautiful basil in my garden and dont want to waste it. Otherwise my fridge will be full of pesto jars.
Can you help me with this querie.

Thank you so much Regards Cynthia

Mark L

Pesto storage

Hi Cynthia!
I have tried that and it was ok for 6 months or so.
The best way to store it is to freeze it in small amounts in an icecube tray. Once frozen press it out and place lots of cubes in a plastic bag in the freezer so you can use whatever you need at the time.

Cynthia  H

Thank You

Oh! why did I not think of that? as my fridge is also full of ice cubed passionfruit pulp....der. I dont know, us women some times. Thank you so much Mark for responding. I am looking forward to trying some of your recipes Mark they look great!
Thanks Cynthia

Mark L

Passionfruit

Try the seafood bisque, it's really good, fast and easy.
I'm about to publish a green chicken soup too so look out for that one.
The passionfruit cubes are great added to a glass of good cold champagne you know.....perhaps with some chopped strawberries........
8-))

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