Post by Granny Smith on Mar 11, 2008 23:17:23 GMT -5
Homemade Extracts
contributed by gayla
Vanilla Extract
2 vanilla beans cut in half lengthwise and chopped
1/2 cup brandy
1/4 cup water
Lemon extract
one lemon diced (you should have at least 2 tablespoons) , Zest
1/2 cup vodka
1/4 cup water
Orange Extract
1/2 navel orange; cut into tiny chunks -- (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) ,Zest
1/4 cup vodka
1/2 cup water
Combine ingredients for the extract of your choice in a half-pint
canning jar.
Cover and set aside to steep for 3 days.
If giving as a gift, strain a portion and transfer it to a little apothecary bottle or other attractive glass container. For vanilla extract, add a piece of vanilla bean. For lemon or orange extract, add a spiral of peel.
Yields 3/4 cup of each extract.
contributed by gayla
Vanilla Extract
2 vanilla beans cut in half lengthwise and chopped
1/2 cup brandy
1/4 cup water
Lemon extract
one lemon diced (you should have at least 2 tablespoons) , Zest
1/2 cup vodka
1/4 cup water
Orange Extract
1/2 navel orange; cut into tiny chunks -- (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) ,Zest
1/4 cup vodka
1/2 cup water
Combine ingredients for the extract of your choice in a half-pint
canning jar.
Cover and set aside to steep for 3 days.
If giving as a gift, strain a portion and transfer it to a little apothecary bottle or other attractive glass container. For vanilla extract, add a piece of vanilla bean. For lemon or orange extract, add a spiral of peel.
Yields 3/4 cup of each extract.