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Perfect Infused Olive Oil Gift Set Recipe with Fresh Herbs

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A quick and easy homemade infused olive oil recipe using fresh herbs, perfect for thoughtful gifts or enhancing your cooking with vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary, bruised
  • 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme, bruised
  • 5–6 fresh basil leaves, added before bottling
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse fresh rosemary, thyme, and basil under cool water and dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel or salad spinner.
  2. Bruise the rosemary and thyme sprigs gently by crushing them with your fingers or the back of a spoon to release essential oils.
  3. Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of extra virgin olive oil into a small saucepan.
  4. Add bruised rosemary, thyme, garlic cloves, black peppercorns, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and a pinch of sea salt to the oil.
  5. Warm the mixture over low heat for about 10 minutes, ensuring the oil is warm but not simmering or smoking.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the oil cool completely with the herbs still inside, about 1-2 hours.
  7. Strain the oil using a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl to remove herb bits and garlic pieces, or skip this step for a rustic look.
  8. Place a fresh basil leaf or small sprig into each clean glass bottle or jar.
  9. Using a funnel, pour the strained infused oil into each container, leaving a small gap at the top, then seal tightly with lids or corks.
  10. Tie a sprig of rosemary or thyme around the neck of each bottle with twine and attach a gift tag if desired.
  11. Allow the bottles to sit for at least 24 hours before gifting or using to let flavors meld. Store in a cool, dark place.

Notes

Do not overheat the oil to avoid burnt taste. Use fresh, dry herbs to prevent spoilage. Warming the oil gently extracts more flavor. Refrigerate garlic-infused oils if not used within a week. Label bottles with date and ingredients. Store infused oil in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat. Use within 2-3 weeks if garlic is included, otherwise up to 1 month.

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Keywords: infused olive oil, homemade gift, fresh herbs, rosemary, thyme, basil, easy gift idea, herb oil infusion

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