Garlic Confit Purée

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 C)

Step 2

Cut the tops off the garlic bulbs and place the bulbs in an ovenproof dish. Cover almost entirely with olive oil. Tightly seal the dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour. Check the tenderness and color of the bulbs--they should be very tender and golden brown. If needed, remove the foil and bake 30 minutes uncovered. Let cool

Step 3

Remove the bulbs from the oil. Using your fingers, press on the bulbs to remove the garlic cloves. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until just before serving.

Step 4

Keep the garlic-scented oil for another use such as Garlic Croutons or Ricotta Vinaigrette.