Late summer · HarvestGuide.ca

Fresh Basil Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• ⅓ cup pine nuts or walnuts, toasted
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt, and a squeeze of lemon

Instructions

1. Toast the nuts in a dry pan until fragrant; cool.
2. Blitz the basil, nuts, garlic, and Parmesan in a food processor to a coarse paste.
3. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil until combined.
4. Season with salt and a squeeze of lemon. Add a splash more oil to loosen if needed.
5. Use right away, or store with a film of oil on top; freeze extra in ice-cube trays.

From HarvestGuide.ca — https://harvestguide.ca/recipes/fresh-basil-pesto-canada/
Always adjust canning process times for your altitude and follow a tested Canadian recipe.