How to Make Basil Oil
Ingredients
- 12 ounces olive oil
- 2 ounces basil, 1 packed cup
Instructions
- Remove basil leaves from stem
- Place oil in a pint mason jar
- Carefully stuff basil into mason jar
- Close with lid
- Store on a sunny windowsill for 1 day
- Use a funnel to strain oil and a spoon to smash last bits of oil out of leaves
- Discard basil leaves
- Transfer oil to a decorative jar
- Refrigerate for up to 1 week
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Equipment
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