How to Make Lemon Olive Oil
Buy 6 lemons from your grocery store, organic market or local produce stand., Use extra virgin olive oil., Wash the lemons under cold running water., Peel each lemon., Leave the peels to dry for at least 1 hour., Put the dried lemon peels into any...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Buy 6 lemons from your grocery store
Look for lemons that are fully ripe.
A ripe lemon will feel heavy for its size, be bright yellow, and have a skin that is textured with a finely grained peel. -
Step 2: organic market or local produce stand.
If you do not have it, buy some from your grocery store.
Extra virgin oil is best because it tastes light and can be used to cook with almost anything.
Plan to use about 3 cups (24 oz.) of oil to the 6 lemons.
Many olive oil bottles come in a 1 liter (0.3 US gal) size, and this will work as well. , Allow them to dry by patting them with a paper towel or leaving them on a cutting board to air dry. , Throw out any peels that have pieces of lemon flesh on them.
Only the peel can be used in the infusion process, no fruit at all. , If any moisture goes into the olive oil on the lemon peel, you will be at risk of growing bacteria or mold in your lemon olive oil. , If you are presenting the lemon olive oil as a gift, choose a decorative jar or something fancy.
Look for a 1 qt. (.95 L) jar for this method.
If you start with fewer or more lemons and oil, you will have to adjust or use several jars. , Seal the jar tightly. , Keep the jar in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. , You can discard the lemon peel that was used to infuse the oil with the lemon flavor. ,, Recipes can be found in cookbooks and online, at sites such as The Food Network, Cooking.com and Epicurious.
Attach a recipe card with the jar of lemon olive oil if you are giving it away as a gift.
Handwrite or print the recipe and ingredients on a small note card, and attach it to the bottle or jar with a piece of ribbon. -
Step 3: Use extra virgin olive oil.
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Step 4: Wash the lemons under cold running water.
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Step 5: Peel each lemon.
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Step 6: Leave the peels to dry for at least 1 hour.
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Step 7: Put the dried lemon peels into any jar or container you have that comes with a tight fitting lid.
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Step 8: Pour the extra virgin olive oil into the jar
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Step 9: over the lemon peels.
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Step 10: Allow the oil and lemon to sit for 2 weeks.
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Step 11: Strain the oil through a sieve at the end of 2 weeks.
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Step 12: Return the oil to the jar
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Step 13: or select a new jar for presentation and storage.
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Step 14: Look for ways to use your lemon oil.
Detailed Guide
Look for lemons that are fully ripe.
A ripe lemon will feel heavy for its size, be bright yellow, and have a skin that is textured with a finely grained peel.
If you do not have it, buy some from your grocery store.
Extra virgin oil is best because it tastes light and can be used to cook with almost anything.
Plan to use about 3 cups (24 oz.) of oil to the 6 lemons.
Many olive oil bottles come in a 1 liter (0.3 US gal) size, and this will work as well. , Allow them to dry by patting them with a paper towel or leaving them on a cutting board to air dry. , Throw out any peels that have pieces of lemon flesh on them.
Only the peel can be used in the infusion process, no fruit at all. , If any moisture goes into the olive oil on the lemon peel, you will be at risk of growing bacteria or mold in your lemon olive oil. , If you are presenting the lemon olive oil as a gift, choose a decorative jar or something fancy.
Look for a 1 qt. (.95 L) jar for this method.
If you start with fewer or more lemons and oil, you will have to adjust or use several jars. , Seal the jar tightly. , Keep the jar in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. , You can discard the lemon peel that was used to infuse the oil with the lemon flavor. ,, Recipes can be found in cookbooks and online, at sites such as The Food Network, Cooking.com and Epicurious.
Attach a recipe card with the jar of lemon olive oil if you are giving it away as a gift.
Handwrite or print the recipe and ingredients on a small note card, and attach it to the bottle or jar with a piece of ribbon.
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