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
let's do it
- Place vodka and fruit peels in a clean glass jar or bottle with a tight fitting lid.
- Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark place for 8–10 weeks.
- Strain to remove peels and bottle the extract.
One Last Thing
Shake the container once a day for the first month to get the most flavor from your lemon extract!
Nutrition
Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.03gFat: 0.01gSaturated Fat: 0.001gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.002gPotassium: 3mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1g
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