Homemade infused oil is easy and quite effortless to prepare. All it needs it fresh ingredients and a bit of time. One of my go to infused oil is this Rosemary Garlic Olive Oil. The Rosemary infused oil can be used in numerous ways, and it is a great way to add flavor instantly.
This is one of those condiments you should never buy. It’s ridiculously easy, and it’s one of those things that doesn’t really call for a recipe.
You can add your own twist and add other variety of herbs and spices.
How to prepare Rosemary Garlic Olive Oil
You will need just three items
- Fresh Rosemary sprigs
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Cloves
The steps are just too simple. You add everything in a heavy bottom pan at medium low heat and let the oil heat slowly.
Once the garlic turns golden brown, the oil should be infused completely with the flavor of garlic and rosemary.
Let the Rosemary Garlic Olive Oil cool down and then strain.
Store in a glass jar. I discard the rosemary and garlic cloves. Just add a fresh rosemary spring in the jar, for extra refreshing flavor. It also looks quite stunning!
Hot Infuse Vs Cold Infuse
There is cold infusion and hot infusion and for most of the ingredients, you can use either.
In case of cold infusion, you just pour the oil and the flavoring elements in an airtight glass jar and leave it in the room temperature for a few days. This method will take some time for the oil to get flavorful.
As I was using garlic, I had to choose the hot infusion method. There is no exact science on what ratio you should be using for the ingredients, it absolutely up to you!
Storing garlic cloves in Olive Oil
You want to be careful about storing garlic cloves in Olive Oil. I discard the garlic cloves once it infuses the oil.
If you wish to store the garlic cloves in the oil, then make sure to keep the bottle in the refrigerator or freezer.
Garlic in oil shouldn’t be kept in room temperature for more than 2 hours.
How to use the Rosemary Garlic Infused Oil?
- Pour it in a small bowl, season with salt, pepper and enjoy as a dip with bread.
- Use it to roast potatoes or chicken
- I mix it in dough to prepare rosemary cracker
- Works amazing on focaccia
- Make popcorn
A part of all the different ways you can use the Rosemary Garlic Infused Oil, it works as a perfect edible holiday gift.
If you never made infused oil before, then definitely give it a try and let me know how you like it!
Rosemary and Garlic Infused Olive Oil
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the rosemary springs and dry them completely.
- Pour the oil in a saucepan along with garlic cloves and rosemary springs.
- Keeping the heat at medium, let the oil heat up and continue cooking the garlic until it turns golden brow.
- Then switch off the heat and let the oil cool down completely.
- Strain to a clean glass jar and add a fresh rosemary sprig if you like.
- Your rosemary garlic infused oil is ready.
Notes
Hot Infuse Vs Cold Infuse
There is cold infusion and hot infusion and for most of the ingredients, you can use either. In case of cold infusion, you just pour the oil and the flavoring elements in an airtight glass jar and leave it in the room temperature for a few days. This method will take some time for the oil to get flavorful. As I was using garlic, I had to choose the hot infusion method. There is no exact science on what ratio you should be using for the ingredients, it absolutely up to you!Storing garlic cloves in Olive Oil
You want to be careful about storing garlic cloves in Olive Oil. I discard the garlic cloves once it infuses the oil. If you wish to store the garlic cloves in the oil, then make sure to keep the bottle in the refrigerator or freezer.Garlic in oil shouldn’t be kept in room temperature for more than 2 hours.
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Jean - Culinary Topics
Nice to meet you!
Lovely cooking blog!
I love cooking too and have my own cooking blog, but after seeing your blog, I feel mine is need much improvement. LOL....
Great pictures too. How you make such a wonderful pictures? Do you make it by yourself?
Anyway, I'm visiting your blog from a link at Blog Hop. 🙂
Kankana Saxena
Thanks Jean! Yes all the photos are clicked by me 🙂
Sanjeeta kk
Lovely click, Kankana! The oil must be very fragrant.
wizzythestick
LOVE LOVE LOVE that 2nd picture. Infusing your oils is a great flavour boaster for sure.
Allie
Wow, that oil looks AWESOME! I love all of the photos 🙂
Curry and Comfort
What a great idea. I never thought to infuse oil before. Thanks for all the tips and tricks. The photos are gorgeous too! Congrats on making Foodbuzz Top 9! You're doing a fantastic job. : )
Taste Junction
Great info & the pics are so gorgeous!!
Priti
Beautiful and it's taste wonderful with fresh baked bread ....Congrats on being top 9
Kimberley
Yum and yum. Classic and delicious.
Ann
I knew this was a great post! Congratulations on making today's Food Buzz Top 9!
Nami @ Just One Cookbook
Kankana, congrats on Top 9! I didn't read this post yet, but I found your name on foodbuzz! This is a gorgeous post. Great idea to make your own rosemary/garlic infused olive oil. I'm going to do it and eat bread like restaurant style! Congrats!
Sandra's Easy Cooking
This is too good..I wouldn't stop dipping bread in it haha..your pictures are so beautiful Kankana..great recipe too!
peachkins
this is great for bread dipping.. just add balsamic vinegar ..thanks for giving me an idea..
Vanille
A great idea to make your own infused olive oil ! Must taste terrific !
manju
I have always wanted to but have always been scared of infusing oils, fearing botulism. I think I should just be bold and try it one time! Awesome pics, btw 🙂
veronica gantley
Wow that oil looks great! It would make a geat homemade gift. Great pictures too.
torviewtoronto
aromatic oil Kankana this looks wonderful
Ann
What a great post! I love infused oils, but always make them as needed, rather than store them. I think this would be wonderful for having a group of folks over and serve EXACTLY as you showed!
Vicky
I've always wanted to try this...
Kankana Saxena
Thanks So much for dropping by and your kind words 🙂
Eating Deliciously
Great tips on infused oils. I love the flavors of rosemary and garlic together. On another note, your pictures are stunning!