How to Preserve Pesto in Jars

Hey there! Do you love pesto sauce as much as we do? We totally get it! It’s such a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in so many dishes. But have you ever made a big batch of pesto and then struggled to use it all up before it goes bad? That’s where preserving it in jars comes in handy!

We’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how to preserve pesto in jars, so you can preserve the presto you’ve prepared for future use.

How to Preserve Pesto Sauce in Jars

Pesto is a delicious sauce that can be used in various dishes. It is made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil, among other ingredients.

First things first, you need to make sure that the jars you’re going to use are clean and sterilized. This is super important to ensure that your pesto stays fresh and doesn’t spoil. Simply wash the jars with hot soapy water, rinse with hot water, and then sterilize them by placing them in a pot of boiling water for around 10 minutes.

Step 1: Prepare the Jars Before you start preserving the pesto, you need to ensure that the jars you will use are clean and sterilized. You can do this by washing them with hot soapy water and then rinsing them with hot water. After that, place the jars in a pot of boiling water for about 10 minutes to sterilize them.

Next up, you need to make your pesto! To do this, blend together basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and some salt and pepper until you get a smooth mixture. Once you’ve made your pesto, transfer it to a bowl.

Step 2: Make the Pesto To make pesto, you need to blend the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil in a food processor until you get a smooth mixture. You can add salt and pepper to taste. Once you have made the pesto, transfer it to a bowl.

Now comes the fun part – filling the jars! Use a spoon to fill the jars with the pesto, leaving about half an inch of space at the top. This is super important to allow for expansion during freezing. You can use a clean knife or spatula to remove any air bubbles in the pesto.

Step 3: Fill the Jars Using a spoon, fill the jars with the pesto, leaving about half an inch of space at the top. This space is necessary to allow for expansion during freezing. You can use a clean knife or spatula to remove any air bubbles in the pesto.

After you’ve filled the jars with pesto, add a layer of olive oil on top. This helps to create a seal that prevents air from getting into the jar and causing the pesto to spoil. Lastly, label the jars with the date of preservation and store them in the freezer.

Step 4: Add the Oil After filling the jars with the pesto, add a layer of olive oil on top of the pesto. The oil creates a seal that prevents air from getting into the jar and causing the pesto to spoil.

Step 5: Label and Freeze Label the jars with the date of preservation and store them in the freezer. Frozen pesto can last up to six months.

And that’s it! You now have jars of delicious pesto that will last for up to six months. So the next time you make a big batch of pesto, don’t worry about using it all up before it goes bad. Preserve it in jars and enjoy it for an extended period!