How to Make Basil Oil

Step 1

Remove basil leaves from stem

Step 2

Place oil in a pint mason jar

Step 3

Carefully stuff basil into mason jar

Step 4

Close with lid

Step 5

Store on a sunny windowsill for 1 day

Step 6

Use a funnel to strain oil and a spoon to smash last bits of oil out of leaves

Step 7

Discard basil leaves

Step 8

Transfer oil to a decorative jar

Step 9

Refrigerate for up to 1 week