Homemade lemon extract

Homemade Lemon Extract

prep time
makes
16 servings/tablespoons

Ready for a dose of citrus flavor? Homemade lemon extract is easy to make and it’s delicious in muffins, pancakes, cookies and frosting. It’s especially yummy in angel food cake or cheesecakes and other vanilla sponge cakes.

All you need is vodka and fresh lemons! The final product is perfect lemon essence without the sourness or acidity that comes from using pre-made juice.

The process is simple, but it does take some time (8–10 weeks) for the extract to come together. Flavors only improve with age, so you could even let the batch sit for up to 3 months.

Follow our recipe and you’ll have plenty of lemon extract for the long haul!

homemade lemon extract recipe

what you'll need
  • 1 cup vodka, good-quality
  • 7 - 8 lemons zest of lemons, no pith
Nutrition Facts
homemade lemon extract recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.001g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.002g
Potassium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 0.3g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 0.03g 0%
Vitamin C 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Place vodka and fruit peels in a clean glass jar or bottle with a tight fitting lid.
  2. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark place for 8–10 weeks.
  3. Strain to remove peels and bottle the extract.
Cheryl Says

Shake the container once a day for the first month to get the most flavor from your lemon extract!


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