Basil Olive Oil

Title:
Basil Olive Oil

Yield:
1 Servings

Categories:
Misc




Ingredients:





          Enough fresh green basil


          -sprigs, including blossoms


          -but no woody stems, to fill


          -1-qt jar 2/3 full loosely


     4 c  Olive oil






 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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