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food and drink non alcoholic beveragesCan you eat cinnamon basil flowers?
While most basils are grown just for their leaves this one has lovely flowers and makes an attractive ornamental in its own right. Don't want to eat it, then grow it anyway it's a lovely plant and very easy to grow. The cinnamon scent is attractive to humans but disliked by most wildlife including deer and insects.
Likewise, is Basil still good after it flowers?
Basil produces less aromatic and flavorful oils after it begins to flower, which causes it to develop a bitter flavor. Although it's still possible to eat the leaves after flowering, you must remove the stems from each leaf and the foliage won't have its full flavor.
In this regard, can I eat basil flowers?
Or, you can also sprinkle them on a salad or over pasta to enliven the dish because, yes, basil flowers are edible. They also make great tea! You can expect the blooms to taste similar to the leaves, but with a milder flavor.
Steep cinnamon basil leaves in water and sugar, bring to a boil to infuse and use this simple syrup to flavor whipped creams or dessert. Puree Cinnamon basil with garlic and olive oil for pesto and use to top fresh pasta.