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Herbal Ice Cubes

Recipe #111461 | 2¼ hours | 10 min prep | 1 tray (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: - Carla -

Freezing is a simple and excellent way to preserve fresh culinary herbs. Packing in ice cube trays makes it easy to always have fresh herbs on hand, adding fresh herb flavor to soups, sauces, and drinks. Some people prefer to freeze in a good quality olive oil, I prefer the boiling water method, which is listed in this recipe here today. You can freeze herbs individually or in combinations of other herbs.

Posted on: Feb 19, 2005

Ingredients

  • herb, of choice (basil, chives, cilantro, fennel, lovage, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme, et)
  • boiling water
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Mince herb (s) of choice.
    2. 2
      Pack minced herb (s) into an ice cube tray, each 3/4 full.
    3. 3
      Fill with boiling water, (this will blanch the herbs before freezing and will help them retain their flavor and color).
    4. 4
      Once the herbal ice cubes are frozen, you can pop them out of their tray and into freezer bags for storage.
    5. 5
      Use as needed.

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    Featured Reviews for This Recipe

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    From: BecR

    On Dec 28, 2007

    The perfect way to preserve that bounty of fresh herbs in the summertime, or anytime! So easy & convenient!! Thanks Carla.

    1 person found this review helpful

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  • From: keen5

    On Oct 3, 2007

    Thank you! I have basil for the first time in my small garden. I was worried about what to do with all of it. This works great!

    0 people found this review helpful

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    From: Sandi (From CA)

    On Aug 19, 2005

    PERFECT "recipe" and gorgeous pictures, Carla! I too grow fresh herbs and can't use them in a timely manner, so freezing is the best option. This is great for making sauces such as pesto, taking out just what you need. Thank you!

    10 people found this review helpful

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  • From: Queenchef

    On Mar 24, 2006

    I was convinced when I saw the pictures, that this recipe works! The herbs are bright green abd look good. I cant thank you enough for posting this recipe because you have saved me a lot of time money and frustration. I always end up wasting a lot of unused herbs. But now I cant wait to go to the supermarket to buy my favorite herbs and preserve. A BIG THANK YOU.

    9 people found this review helpful

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 tray 0g

    Recipe makes 1 tray)

    Calories 0
    Calories from Fat 0 (0%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 0.0g 0%
    Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 0mg 0%
    Potassium 0mg 0%
    Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
    Sugars 0.0g
    Protein 0.0g 0%
    Vitamin A 0mcg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 0%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 0mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 0mg 0%
    Iron 0mg 0%

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