Extract
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Britesea
Sustainability Master
I'm very fond of lemon extract. In the winter, when lemons are cheap and plentiful, first I make a bunch of salt-preserved lemons. Then I take some more and remove the zest and squeeze for juice, which is frozen in ice cube trays. The zest is added to a jar, with 100 proof vodka and allowed to sit for at least 6 weeks before decanting and using. Actually, I still have about half a jar with the zest still in there from last winter- it won't go bad, just slowly gets a little stronger.
Trying2keepitReal
Almost Self-Reliant
One thing I haven't tried yet is making extracts. Ready to learn from the experts though.
If I had to choose a flavor to try first it would be orange.
If I had to choose a flavor to try first it would be orange.
tortoise
Wild Hare
I have my first attempt brewing. Vanilla in vodka. I'm planning to leave it for a year.
I didnt think of others! Lemon sounds good!
I didnt think of others! Lemon sounds good!
tortoise
Wild Hare
Ooo, now I want to try almond and hazelnut!
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How to Make Homemade Almond Extract - the Imperfectly Happy home
How to make homemade almond extract - it is easier than you think! I love to make my own extracts. They taste better and I know what's in the bottle.
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Trying2keepitReal
Almost Self-Reliant
I have to do some reading....but do you just buy plain vanilla and put some vanilla bean in it?
tortoise
Wild Hare
Easy Homemade Vanilla Extract - Tastes Better from Scratch
Make your own Pure Vanilla Extract in just 5 minutes. It's great for gifting with my free labels, and can even be re-filled when you run out.
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Vanilla beans are less online because you can get grade B. The beans I bought came with instructions too.
Trying2keepitReal
Almost Self-Reliant
I am going to start some orange today and anise! I have to place an order for vanilla bean or make a trip to the Amish store.
Britesea
Sustainability Master
I've read the the grade B beans actually work better for extract (but it's been so long ago that I can't remember WHY, just that it DOES)Easy Homemade Vanilla Extract - Tastes Better from Scratch
Make your own Pure Vanilla Extract in just 5 minutes. It's great for gifting with my free labels, and can even be re-filled when you run out.
Vanilla beans are less online because you can get grade B. The beans I bought came with instructions too.
