DIY infused oils make the perfect Christmas gift (or just a way to spice up your regular olive oils). They are super easy to make, take 5 minutes, AND I’ve even made some cute gift labels for you to go with these recipes, which you can print off for free! Keep reading to get the super easy recipe and gift labels!
During this advent calendar series, I wanted to share with you an idea you can easily make as a gift in five minutes, you know, because don’t we all need some last minute gift ideas? Seriously, are you done with Christmas shopping? If you are, then kudos to you, I’m definitely not there!
These are seriously the easiest thing to make, you only need 2-3 ingredients per oil, and an airtight glass bottle to store it in. Voila! I’ve even made you these super cute gift labels to go with the oils!
Download your FREE printable labels here!
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Passive Time | 2 hours |
| Servings |
bottle |
- 2 cups (460ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5-6 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 2 cups (460ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Dried Chilli Flakes
Ingredients
Rosemary Garlic Oil
Chilli Oil
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- Rosemary Garlic Oil: Wash and thoroughly dry the rosemary sprigs, you don't want any water on them when they go in with the oil. Peel the garlic cloves.
- Add everything to a saucepan and heat the oil until it reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Take off the heat and let cool completely for around 2 hours. Store in a glass bottle with an airtight seal.
- Chilli Oil: Add the chilli flakes and olive oil to a pan and heat until the oil reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Take off the heat and let cool completely for around 2 hours. Store in a glass bottle with an airtight seal.
Make sure you are aware of the risks of homemade garlic oil. You should always make it fresh, keep it refrigerated and use within a week. Read more here: Garlic Oil Safety Information
About Lauren Caris
Lauren is the author and chef of the vegan food blog, Lauren Caris Cooks. She is passionate about showing people just how awesome vegan food can be with simple, delicious recipes and vegan lifestyle tips.
Thanks so much for including me, Francesca!
Hi, thanks so much for raising this important point, food safety is of course the most important thing. I will update the post with the necessary information :) Thanks again for pointing this out!