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Oven roasted garlic confit is an indulgent spread made by slow-cooking garlic cloves in olive oil until they are soft, golden, and utterly decadent.

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Are you a garlic fan like me? What if you could unlock a whole new level of flavor?

Well, this oven roasted garlic confit will be right up your alley!

This recipe is a method of slow-cooking garlic cloves in olive oil until they become mellow, tender, and infused with an incredible buttery flavor. The confit process transforms ordinary garlic into a spreadable paste that adds a gourmet touch to everything from pasta dishes to roasted vegetables.

And the best part? It’s surprisingly simple to make at home!

Why I love this recipe

Simple ingredients and fast preparation
Super versatile recipe that adds flavor to everything from breads to meats and veggies
It fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma that will get your taste buds ready to eat!

Ingredients

garlic heads
extra virgin olive oil
fresh thyme
salt and black pepper (optional)

Step by step

Start by preheating your oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
Trim the top third of each head of garlic to expose the cloves.
Place the heads of garlic in a loaf pan and cover them with olive oil. Ensure the garlic is fully submerged to prevent drying out. Add sprigs of thyme for extra flavor.
Transfer the loaf pan to the preheated oven and let the garlic confit cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes. The low temperature allows for gentle cooking, resulting in tender, caramelized cloves.
Once roasted, let the garlic cool for 20 minutes. Gently extract the cloves from each bulb. Transfer the garlic confit and infused oil to a clean, airtight container for storage.

Tips for best results

Experiment with different fresh herbs and spices to customize the flavor of your garlic confit. Rosemary sprigs, sage, oregano, and bay leaves are excellent options for infusing additional aroma and complexity. Red pepper flakes are another great add-in.
Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best results. Its fruity flavor and rich texture will enhance the taste of the garlic and create a luxurious confit.
Store the confit in the refrigerator. If the olive oil solidifies when cold it will quickly melt once removed from the fridge.

Serving suggestions

The soft, caramelized cloves can be imagined being spread on fresh, crusty bread, toast, sandwiches, or blended into creamy pasta sauces.

Adding the confit to meats, potatoes, and vegetables gives a rich flavor. You can also use it to top salads or make salad dressing or dips. Like our favorite garlic sauce or olive tapenade, it really adds extra flavor to just about anything.

Storage

To keep your garlic confit fresh, ensure the cloves are fully submerged in oil and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Use clean utensils to scoop it out to prevent contamination.

It is important to refrigerate garlic confit. Garlic is an extremely low-acid vegetable. When it is stored improperly at room temperature it can be at risk of botulism bacteria growing. ALWAYS refrigerate garlic confit!

You can also freeze the confit in an ice cubes tray then transfer the cubes to a freezer bag for single servings.

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