Lemon Basil Oil Recipe
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Description: Utilize the bounty from your lemon tree and basil garden to craft this delightful Lemon Basil Oil, perfect for gifting or enhancing your salads and dipping adventures.
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients:
- 2 lemons, zest of
- 15 fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 cup olive oil
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1934.8
- Fat: 218.1g
- Saturated Fat: 15.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 1mg
- Carbohydrates: 2.2g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.4g
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a glass measuring cup, combine the lemon zest, fresh basil leaves, canola oil, and olive oil.
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Infusion:
- Place the glass measuring cup on a pie plate in the middle of the oven.
- Allow the mixture to infuse for 1 hour and 40 minutes, checking the temperature occasionally with a candy thermometer.
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Check Doneness:
- When the temperature reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit, the infusion process is complete.
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Strain the Oil:
- Remove the cup from the oven and place it on a cooling rack.
- Line a small strainer with a moistened coffee filter, lightly coated with a small amount of oil.
- Carefully strain the infused oil through the filter into a hot, clean glass container.
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Storage:
- Cover the container and store the Lemon Basil Oil in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Enjoy the refreshing citrus and herbaceous flavors of this homemade Lemon Basil Oil, adding a burst of freshness to your culinary creations! 🍽️
