Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250°F.

Step 2

Place the peeled garlic cloves in a baking dish. Add enough olive oil to cover the cloves.

Step 3

Add any herbs you'd like to flavor your garlic confit.

Step 4

Place in the oven and bake until the garlic confit is very tender but not browned, about 1 ½ hours.

Step 5

Transfer to a lidded glass jar and let cool. Once cool, store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Step 6

To serve, bring to room temperature and spread garlic confit on toast with a bit of salt or add to pasta or other dishes. I like to add to a small dish of balsamic vinegar for dipping bread.