Basil olive oil
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| Enough fresh green basil sprigs, including blossoms but no woody stems, to fill 1-qt jar 2/3 full loosely | ||
| 4 | cups | Olive oil |
Directions
Rinse the basil, shake off any excess water, and pat the basil dry.
Bruise the basil lightly with a wooden spoon and pack it loosely into a 1-quart glass jar with a non-metallic lid. Add the oil and let the mixture stand, covered, in a cool dark place for 1 month. Strain the oil into a glass pitcher, pour it into glass jars, and seal the jars with their lids. The oil keeps in a cool dark place for about 6 months. Makes about 4 cups.