Christmas tree oil
Find out how to make Christmas tree oil from edible conifer needles. Use as a dipping oil for breads or as an ingredient in other recipes where the unique citrus-rosemary flavor of Christmas trees is ideal.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh or dried (but green) Christmas tree needles (spruce, fir, or Douglas fir are best)
- 1 cup high quality extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Put extra virgin olive oil and Christmas tree needles in a blender for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer to saucepan and heat on the lowest setting on your stovetop for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain out needles through fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Store in sealed glass jar at room temperature until ready to use. Ideally use within one month of making.