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.

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