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Garlic Confit

Garlic Confit Magic: Elevate Your Dishes with Ease

Garlic confit transforms simple garlic cloves into buttery delights, elevating your dishes effortlessly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 cloves
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: French
Calories: 20
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic
  • 1 head Garlic Cloves Pre-peeled for ease or peeled fresh.
For the Oil
  • 2 cups Olive Oil High-quality extra virgin for best flavor.
For Optional Enhancements
  • 1 sprig Thyme Optional, for added flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Optional, for a spicy kick.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Oven
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Prep and Cook
  1. Peel the garlic cloves if necessary, then arrange them in a baking dish. Add any herbs and pour olive oil over the top to cover the cloves.
  2. Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C). Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until garlic is soft and buttery.
Store
  1. Allow garlic confit to cool, then transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze in portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cloveCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 20mg

Notes

Drizzle some of the olive oil on dishes for extra flavor. Experiment with herbs and spices for unique variations.

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