Using the same method as I made my vanilla extracts, I made a small bottle of lemon extract.
Ingredients:
3 Lemons
90g (Absolut) Vodka
- Prepare a clean small bottle with cork stopper.
- Zest the lemons well.
- Put the zest into the clean bottle.
- Pour the vodka into the bottle. Make sure that all the zest are submerged in vodka.
- Store for at least 2 weeks before using.
So are you convinced of making your own extract now?
17 comments:
Aiyo, you should do this earlier... cos I had thrown away my vodka ;P
Oh, what a waste! Why did you throw away your vodka? I thought alcohol can keep for years?
Jane, where did you get your small glass bottles? I've been hunting for them for awhile now. Thanks!
HBS, aren't they useful? Unfortunately, I'm like you, hunting all over Singapore but can't get them. I bought them when I was in Hong Kong last year...
So easy? I must make this lemon extract and vanilla extract too.
Thanks for sharing, Jane :)
I dun take alcohol ;)
Nothing like homemade lemon extract! Thanks for sharing! Will make this.
Yes Ann, it's just that easy! You'll really have to make it since you bake a lot too!
Jane, didn't know it is so easy. Thanks for sharing.
Most welcome Juphua. I'm sure ypu'll get hooked, like me. :)
Most welcome to share, Edith. :)
I also don't take. I only use them for baking! :p
Thank you! Just made another 1/2 gallon batch vanilla and ready to move to something new. Lemon extract!! Just one thing... you shoudn't store vanilla beans in the freezer or fridge... only in the pantry well wrapped or in a tightly sealed glass jar... not trying to be nosy though. ;-) Were you happy with the strength of your lemon extract?
Hi Momevans4x,
Thanks for your information. I only realised that I shouldn't store in the freezer after I kept it there. :( Was told by someone to store in freezer.
You're right, the lemon extract was not intense enough. Any idea to intensify it? I will try adding more lemon zest to it! :p Thanks for your info tho!
I received some Tahitian beans, when I ordered my Madagascar beans. They said they had a fruity/floral scent and taste. I wasn't sure I would like it so I made just a small bottle. If you haven't tried the Tahitian beans, I strongly recommend it. It is fantastic and smells so good. I've also made lemon and orange. I just did it for fun and to give away. Now, like you I am hooked on it. I enjoy making stuff and people think I'm a genius. Ha. You know how simple it is, but I just take the compliments. I enjoy your blog! One tip I have for making your own vanilla...dont use a plastic container. Glass gives much better results. I think the oil in the beans get all gunked up in the plastic.
Hi CarolAnn, thanks for your recommendation. I'll look for opportunity to get the Tahitian beans. I've always thought Madagascar beans will be the best and sought after.
Yes, I made all my extracts in glass bottles, and I specific buy them for my extracts. Thanks for your info. I agree with you that the oil in the beans will get gunked up in plastics. Not worth to put them in plastics as they're so precious to us! ;) Happy "extracting"!
try poonhuat! you can find pretty much any extract there
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