LEMON BASIL OIL

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I have both a lemon tree and a garden that produces basil in quantity. Everyone got oil for gifts this year. Great for salads or dipping.

Provided by Cathleen Colbert

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons lemons, zest of
15 fresh basil leaves
1 cup canola oil or 1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in a glass measuring cup.
  • Set the cup on a pie plate in the middle of the oven.
  • Heat oven to 300 degrees and leave oil for 1 hour and 40 minutes, checking temperature occasionally with a candy thermometer.
  • When done (temperature should be 250 degrees F), remove to rack to cool.
  • Line a small strainer with a coffee filter that is moistened with a small amount of oil.
  • Strain the oil through the filter into a hot, clean glass container.
  • Cover and store in refrigerator for up to one month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1934.8, Fat 218.1, SaturatedFat 15.5, Sodium 1, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.4

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