Olive Oil With Lemon And Bay Leaf

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 large fresh lemon
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn

Recipe

• 1 scrub the lemon to remove surface impurities; rinse and dry well.
• 2 pour olive oil in a small heavy saucepan.
• 3 using a zester, add lemon zest directly to olive oil.
• 4 add bay leaf and peppercorns.
• 5 heat oil over medium low heat to 200 to 225 degrees for 10 minutes.
• 6 remove from heat and cool slightly.
• 7 transfer oil to hot, sterilized bottle and seal.
• 8 can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 months.