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Basil Oil and Cinnamon Oil
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello
- Total Time:
- 4 hr 21 min
- Prep:
- 15 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- 4 hr |
- Cook:
- 6 min
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Yield:
- 1 1/3 cups each
Ingredients
- BASIL OIL:
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 1 cup pure olive oil
Directions
Tear the leaves off of the basil and place in a blender with the olive oil. Puree until smooth. Pour mixture into a large saucepan or skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a sterilized airtight jar or bottle. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 week.
2 cups pure olive oil
1/2 cup ground cinnamon
In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add cinnamon, stir to combine, and simmer for about 3 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter into a sterilized airtight jar or bottle. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 month.