Lemon Basil Oil - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lemons, zest of
15 fresh basil leaves
1 cup canola oil or 1 cup olive oil

Preparation

Combine ingredients in a glass measuring cup.
Set the cup on a pie plate in the middle of the oven.
Heat oven to 300 degrees and leave oil for 1 hour and 40 minutes, checking temperature occasionally with a candy thermometer.
When done (temperature should be 250 degrees F), remove to rack to cool.
Line a small strainer with a coffee filter that is moistened with a small amount of oil.
Strain the oil through the filter into a hot, clean glass container.
Cover and store in refrigerator for up to one month.