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homemade lemon extract recipe
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It’s easy to make homemade lemon extract using just lemons and vodka.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Servings
16
servings/tablespoons
Calories
33
Author
Cheryl Najafi
Ingredients
1
cup
vodka
good-quality
7 - 8
lemons
zest of lemons
no pith
Instructions
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.
Notes
Shake the container once a day for the first month to get the most flavor from your lemon extract!
Nutrition
Calories:
33
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
0.3
g
|
Protein:
0.03
g
|
Fat:
0.01
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.001
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.002
g
|
Potassium:
3
mg
|
Fiber:
0.2
g
|
Sugar:
0.1
g