PESTO OIL

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Garlic     Bake     Basil     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • In a 1-cup metal measure or very small metal bowl combine all ingredients. Set measuring cup or bowl on a baking sheet and cook in lower third of oven 1 hour. Cool on a rack 30 minutes.
  • Line a small strainer with several layers of cheesecloth and strain oil into a glass jar. Flavored oil keeps, covered loosely and refrigerated at all times, 1 month.

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