Garden Ice Cubes -- How to freeze pesto, How to freeze herbs!

Saving money on garden ice cubes freeze does not need to be complicated. Here is a clear, no nonsense rundown of what works and how to make the most of it.

Key Takeaways

• Add just enough water so that the herbs are covered.
• Freeze for at least a couple of hours until you have nice solid herb ice cubes, then pop out, place in a freezer bag, and refreeze.
• Worth noting: it's then super straightforward later to just pull out though much frozen basil, oregano, or other herb you require in a recipe.
• When preserved this method, herbs are best used in sauces where a little added liquid won't matter.

Getting the Most From Garden Ice Cubes Freeze

I have affordable ones from Target, but if you're going to do plenty of this, you might wish to invest in something like these Rubbermaid Straightforward Release ice cube trays. (Check out the reviews on these; everyone likes them!) Fill each cube about ⅔-3/4 full of chopped fresh herbs -- above, basil from my garden. You can see above that I could have added more herbs to mine -- they smoosh down some when wet, so account for that when filling your trays.

I also froze some Cashew Spinach Basil Pesto for later, and some of the Dairy Free Cashew Spinach Basil Pesto for Dairy Free Junior High Guy.

Tips That Make a Difference

How excellent will this be when fresh herbs are less plentiful: Just thaw into a sauce for pasta, add a little more olive oil, a protein, and/or some veggies, and you have a quick meal ready to go. More importantly, the pesto cubes aren't as pretty since I made a thicker pesto (with less olive oil) that didn't freeze evenly, but they'll be just as tasty.

So I'd love to hear I'm just beginning here, but will also be adding jalapeño peppers from the garden, which I typically just freeze whole in freezer bags and then chop later for recipes, and more herbs and pesto.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

How do you preserve your garden herbs? I'd love to hear other methods and concepts. ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I save money on garden ice cubes freeze?

Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. You can see above that I could have added more herbs to mine -- they smoosh down some when wet, so account for that when filling your trays.

Is it worth shopping around for garden ice cubes freeze?

Usually yes. I also froze some Cashew Spinach Basil Pesto for later, and some of the Dairy Free Cashew Spinach Basil Pesto for Dairy Free Junior High Guy.

Smart Ways to Save More on Garden Ice Cubes Freeze

• Check for student, military, or first order offers you may qualify for.
• Time non urgent purchases around major sale events for the deepest cuts.
• Leave items in your cart for a day; some stores send a follow up discount.
• Pair cashback with a coupon so you save twice on the same order.
• Stack a coupon code with an existing sale whenever the store allows it.

Final Thoughts

Put these ideas to work and garden ice cubes freeze gets a lot less expensive. Bookmark this page, check back for fresh deals, and let the savings do the talking.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.