Roasted Garlic | A is for Apple

Makes: about ½ cup (125 ml) paste

 Ingredients

• 2 whole heads of garlic, with root
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
• Fresh pepper
• ¼ cup (60 ml) red wine (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (148°C).
2. Using a sharp knife, cut ¼- to ½-inch (0.63 cm-1.25 cm) top from the garlic heads exposing the individual cloves.
3. Place the garlic in a large sheet of foil.
4. Using the tines of a fork prick all over the surface of the exposed garlic.
5. Drizzle with oil, add the thyme and pepper and a good splash of red wine.
6. Wrap up the garlic tightly with the foil.
7. Place in oven and roast for about 1 hour or until super tender.
8. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
9. Remove cloves by pressing firmly on the root and push out the little sweet garlic cloves.
10. To make a paste mash with a fork.
11. Add to pastas, dips or simply smear over hot crusty bread.