Lemon Spice Oil

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup peanut or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300F.
  2. With a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder grind coarse zest, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon, allspice, and peppercorns with lemon juice to form a paste.
  3. In a 1-cup measure or very small metal bowl stir together paste and oil.
  4. Set measuring cup or bowl on a baking sheet and cook in lower third of oven 1 hour.
  5. Cool on a rack 30 minutes.
  6. Line a small strainer with several layers of cheesecloth and strain oil into a glass jar.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

479 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.1g 24% DV
Total Fat 26.7g 34% DV
Carbs 72g 26% DV
Fiber 22.8g 81% DV
Sugar 9.5g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 299.3mg 13% DV
Potassium 888mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 86mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 21.6mg 24% DV
Calcium 590.8mg 45% DV
Iron 16.3mg 91% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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