Then, the green leaves will slowly develop brown spots. If there are only a few brown spots, you can still use the basil by ...

Harvest basil as needed. Regular harvesting will increase productivity and ensure the best flavor. Remove flower buds as soon as they appear to maintain foliage flavor. But don’t worry if a few ...

Chop or tear a few leaves of basil into three or four small pieces and add to syrup. Let basil steep 20 minutes. Remove basil leaves and discard. Put syrup back on low heat and add cornstarch.