Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Step 2

Prep the veggies: Separate heads of garlic into cloves and peel. Wash leeks, trim and thinly slice white parts. Thinly slice jalapenos and discard seeds and membranes.

Step 3

Place garlic cloves, leeks, jalapenos and cherries into shallow baking dish. Use enough olive oil so everything is totally covered.

Step 4

Bake in 300 degree oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes, until golden and garlic is tender. Check after 1 hour, to be sure everything is submerged and garlic is not overcooking.

Step 5

Store in clean jar with tight fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also transfer to ice cube trays, freeze and then pop into zip top bags for up to 3 months.