How to Keep Basil Fresh

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

I 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.

Here’s an easy tip for How to keep Basil Fresh!  When you get your Basil home from the grocery store, here’s what you’ll do…

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How to Keep Basil Fresh

What You’ll Need:

• Fresh Basil
• Mason Jar or Glass
• Water
• Plastic Bag

What You’ll Do:

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

Now go put that Basil to use and make some Pesto!  YUM!!

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