Lemon Extract

An at home recipe for lemon extract.

Posted by MagicalGirlMaya

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This is an impossibly simple way to make extract at home. You can use this in baked goods, hard candies and even drink recipes.

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • Glass Container
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • ½ cup Vodka
  • Funnel

Steps (6 steps, 5 minutes)

  1. 1

    The ingredients.

  2. 2

    I soaked my corks for a bit to, hopefully, keep them from cracking in the bottles.

  3. 3

    Zest your lemon, then siphon the zest into your container. This is where I used the funnel because my jars were so tiny.

  4. 4

    Measure out a 1/2 Cup of Vodka. It doesn't have to be top shelf but you don't want it to give your extract any off flavors and you really don't want a lemon extract that tastes like kerosene and bad memories, if you know what I mean.

  5. 5

    Then just funnel in your vodka on top of your lemon zest.

  6. 6

    Then shake it up and leave to sit for 5-6 weeks before using, giving it a good shake every few days or so. Yes, it's a long time to wait but it's worth it!

    Congratulations! You've made lemon extract!