Tis the season to make some hand-crafted gifts and this is an easy one! If you (or a nice neighbor ) have a healthy rosemary bush with leaves that are fragrant and not dried out, now is a great time to make your own rosemary salts with your abundant supply of fresh rosemary.
Fresh Rosemary Salts Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup packed fresh rosemary leaves, washed and let air dry
- 4 cups coarse salt, such as sea salt
You will need four 6oz glass jars with lids.
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the rosemary leaves and coarse salt. Make sure to remove the woody stems! Pulse until the rosemary is finely chopped and the mixture is well combined.
- Spread the rosemary salt mixture on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, or until the rosemary is dry and crumbly.
- Let the rosemary salt cool completely.
- Transfer the rosemary salt to an airtight container.
I prefer to use the 6 oz glass jars with black lids as they look nice & they are easy to store. They are also the perfect size for gift-giving!
If you’re making lots of little gifts, Amazon sells the 4 ounce size!
Fresh rosemary salt will last for up to 1 month at room temperature or up to 6 months in the refrigerator. It is important to store it in an airtight container to prevent it from absorbing moisture and becoming stale.
Tips:
- You can use any type of salt you like for this recipe. I like to use coarse salt, such as sea salt, but you could also use kosher salt or table salt.
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can chop the rosemary leaves finely by hand. Just be sure to chop them as finely as possible so that they blend well with the salt.
- You can also add other herbs or spices to your rosemary salt. Try adding some thyme, sage, or garlic powder for a different flavor combination.
- Rosemary salt is great to use on roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or in pasta dishes. It’s also a delicious addition to breads and pastries.
- Experiment with different flavors and combinations to find your favorite rosemary salt recipe.
