Lemon Extract
Learn how to make a simple lemon extract to add bright lemon flavor to your favorite baked dishes.
Servings: 48 tsp
Calories: 12kcal
Equipment
- vegetable peeler or microplane
- mason jar
Ingredients
- 4 lemon peels
- 1 cup vodka
Instructions
- Wash and dry lemons.
- Taking a vegetable peeler or zester, remove the yellow part of the peel.
- Place in a jar large enough to leave two inches free at the top, then pour vodka over.
- Add a tight lid and store in the cabinet for four weeks or more, shaking at least once a week.
- After four weeks, check to see if the desired strength or potency has occured.
- If it has then strain the lemon peels and pour the extract into a clean, glass storage container.
Notes
Choose organic lemons when possible, since you are using the peels.
Shake once a week and allow it to steep for 3-4 weeks before using. It should be yellow in color and have a strong lemon scent to it.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg