Rosemary Infused Olive Oil Mold

Add 1 cup dried rosemary.

Rosemary infused olive oil mold.

If you prefer to strain the olive oil however simply pour the oil through a strainer into a clean jar or bottle. Transfer the sprigs to a bottle or cruet. Decide whether you want to strain the rosemary out of the oil. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.

Wash the rosemary in water and allow to completely dry. I used the back of the knife to bruise the leaves in order to infuse more flavor into the oil. Fill the jar with olive oil until the rosemary is completely covered. Place the jar in a sunny window for about a month.

The only thing i did slightly differently was to use use fresh rosemary without drying it only bc i was a little impatient. If you have fresh rosemary dry it first as the moisture in fresh rosemary can cause the oil to spoil quickly. 1 cup extra virgin olive oil. Avoid using any water in the olive oil infusion as even a small amount of water can harbor bacteria which can cause botulism 2 to dry fresh rosemary place the herbs in the sun or dry the rosemary in a food dehydrator until all moisture is removed.

You now have finished infusing olive oil with rosemary. Secure the lid on the jar. Pack the clean mason jar with the clean rosemary. Many people leave the rosemary leaves in the oil for a decorative touch.

Make a delicious oil infused with the bright scent and fresh lemon flavor of rosemary on the stove or in a crockpot. Strain the infused oil into a clean jar. Turn off the heat and let the rosemary infuse in the oil for 1 hour. This makes a great dipping oil for bread a tasty salad dressing and delicious when sauteeing meat or grilling veggies.

Great for roasts and potatoes.