How to Keep Basil Fresh Longer {It Works!} The Frugal Girls

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Make your fresh basil last longer when you use this simple trick for how to keep basil fresh for up to one week!

If you love to using fresh basil, you’ll love this easy tip for How to keep Basil Fresh longer without even putting it in the fridge!

I personally love picking up a bunch of fresh basil while I’m grocery shopping… and I REALLY love whipping up some Homemade Basil Pesto when I get home! The problem is, Basil can go limp so fast, way before I am ready to use it.

So what is the best way to keep basil leaves fresh and to keep that basil from wilting? What can be done to keep our favorite herb fresh and ready for when we need it??

Here’s my favorite way to store basil. When you get your basil home from the grocery store, start by…

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How to Keep Basil Fresh

What You’ll Need:

Fresh Basil
Mason Jar or Glass
Water
Plastic Bag {a thin produce bag works great}

What You’ll Do:

Simply trim the bottom of the stems
Pop it into a glass or jar filled with lukewarm water
Attach your produce bag {or other plastic bag} loosely over the top
Store it on your kitchen counter at room temperature until ready to use.
Change the water every 2 – 3 days.
Basil will stay fresh up to 1 week. It’s weird… and it works great! 🙂

If you grow your own basil in your backyard garden at home, you can also use this tip to store your basil after you harvest it from your garden. Simply grab a few extra plastic produce bags when you are at the store.

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Now… I’ve got some fun recipes to share with you to help use up all that beautiful, delicious basil. These creative ideas will make it easy to add more yummy basil to your week!

Easy Basil Pesto Recipe

Nothing beats fresh homemade, and this easy recipe will have your tastebuds doing the happy dance!

How to Freeze Pesto with Fresh Basil

Never run out of Pesto again! You’ll love this easy little tip for How to Freeze Pesto!

Crockpot Basil Pesto Chicken Recipe

Get ready for some creamy pesto decadence when you make this Crockpot Basil Pesto Chicken Recipe!

Creamy Pesto Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

This Creamy Pesto Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe may just be life changing delicious!!

Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe

Made with fresh Basil Pesto, this pasta practically jumped right off the fork into my mouth!

More Basil Tips and Tricks:

How to Grow Basil From Cuttings

Expand your basil garden this year with this simple trick for How to Grow Basil From Cuttings!

How to Dry Fresh Basil

You’ll never need to buy dried basil in the spice section again with this tip for How to Dry Fresh Basil!

I’ve also put together even more helpful tips to help your Fruits and Veggies last longer! When you can make all of your produce lasts longer, trust me… you’ll save so much money!