Basil Infused Oil
Infusing oil with basil flowers and leaves creates the most fragrant oil that can be used on salads, pasta, pizza, bread and so much more!
Equipment
- Mason jar with lid
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil leaves and flowers
- 6 oz avocado oil
- 6 oz virgin olive oil
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
Prepare the herbs
- Harvest enough leaves and flowers to pack a cup. Separate the leaves and remove the stems.
- Fill a sterilized mason jar with the leaves. Add the avocado and olive oil and the pinch of salt.
- Place the lid on and put the jar on a sunny spot for 24 hours.
- Open and taste the oil. If it is sufficiently fragrant, pour the oil through a sieve. Label and date the jar.