Infused olive oil recipe for an easy and low cost gift option. Christmas in July/August day 6

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with a higher smoke point.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

Start by gathering your ingredients: light olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, rosemary, lemon zest, and Tuscan herbs.

Open the light olive oil and measure 1 cup into each of the four pots.

For the garlic-infused oil, take one head of garlic, remove the skins, and smash the cloves with the side of a knife to release the oils. Add the smashed garlic to the pot with olive oil.

Set the heat to medium-low (around a 4) and monitor closely to ensure it does not boil or fry the ingredients.

For the spicy oil, add 2 tablespoons of crushed red pepper flakes to another pot of olive oil and set to medium heat, stirring occasionally.

For the lemon-rosemary oil, add the zest of one lemon and 5-6 sprigs of rosemary to another pot of olive oil, heating on medium.

For the Tuscan herb oil, add a mix of Tuscan herbs, including garlic, basil, thyme, rosemary, and oregano to the final pot of olive oil, also heating on medium.

Monitor all pots, stirring occasionally to distribute the ingredients. Ensure the oil warms up but does not boil.

Once the oil starts to warm and the ingredients begin to infuse, set a timer for 30 minutes and keep the heat low to simmer gently.

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