Rosemary Infused Olive Oil
Fresh rosemary has a wonderful, woodsy scent that makes food taste amazing. When you mix it with olive oil, you get something special—Rosemary Infused Olive Oil. This tasty oil has many uses in the kitchen. It makes a great gift for family and friends. Whether you’re a beginner cook or a kitchen pro, rosemary olive oil is a simple way to add big flavor to your meals.
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I enjoy making infused oils. The first one I ever made was guajillo chili pepper olive oil. I made a lot of it for gifts and it was very well received. So I decided to try a few more, starting with rosemary olive oil. This is a great way to use an abundance of rosemary from your garden.
Why You’ll Love Rosemary Olive Oil
- Amazing Flavor – Rosemary infused olive oil adds an earthy taste to your food.
- Smells So Good – The fresh scent of rosemary makes your kitchen smell amazing while you make this oil.
- Takes Cooking to the Next Level – Make restaurant-quality dishes with gourmet rosemary olive oil.
- Easy to Make – Just 2 ingredients.
- Makes a Great Gift – Rosemary-infused oil makes an easy hostess gift.
What do you need to make a rosemary oil recipe?
This simple recipe uses just two ingredients: sprigs of fresh rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. You can use any brand of olive oil you like.
How can I use rosemary infused olive oil?
This rosemary oil recipe is very versatile and there are many ways to use it.
- Dip for Bread – Pour some rosemary olive oil into a small dish and dip fresh bread into it for a tasty snack.
- Drizzle on Roasted Vegetables – After roasting veggies like carrots or potatoes, drizzle some rosemary olive oil on top for extra flavor.
- Pasta Toss – Mix the rosemary olive oil with cooked pasta and a little cheese for a quick and delicious meal.
- Salad Dressing – Use the rosemary infused olive oil as a salad dressing by mixing it with a little vinegar and salt.
- Marinate Chicken or Fish – Brush the rosemary olive oil onto chicken or fish before cooking to make it taste amazing.
Tips and Suggestions
- When serving rosemary infused olive oil for dipping bread, add a few fresh leaves of rosemary to the dipping bowl.
- Simmer the oil and rosemary in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, do not boil it.
- Strain the oil using a fine mesh strainer.
- Make sure the rosemary is completely dry before introducing the oil. Any residual water or moisture can lead to harmful bacteria growth.
- While I’ve used fresh rosemary in this recipe, you can use dried rosemary leaves as well. You will need to use more dried herbs and crush them to release the oils into the mixture.
- There’s no need to stir the rosemary oil in the pot. The flavor infusion will happen as the oil heats.
More infused oil recipes
Infused olive oils are a great way to bring flavor to recipes. As I mentioned above, I have given friends and family many jars of guajillo chili pepper oil. Chive oil is another one to make, especially if you have a garden full of chives.
How do you store rosemary infused olive oil?
If there is no decorative rosemary in the glass bottle, you can store it in a cool room temperature, dark place for about 4 months. If the oil changes in color, gets cloudy, smells rancid, or changes consistency, do not use it. If you have fresh rosemary in the oil, use it up within 5 to 7 days.
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Rosemary Oil Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ounce fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the rosemary sprigs. Make sure rosemary is completely dry.1 ounce fresh rosemary sprigs
- Take the leaves off of the stems and place them in a saucepan. Add the olive oil and turn on the heat to medium-low. Bring to a simmer, do not boil. Allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the oil is fragrant.2 cups extra virgin olive oil
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before straining the oil into a glass jar or bottles.
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I gifted this to a friend and she loved using it. It’s a great way to use rosemary from the garden.