Lemon Extract Substitute: Homemade Lemon Extract
When you need the best lemon extract substitute for all of your baking needs, you can find all of my handy alternatives that you probably have on hand! There are so many great options that you can swap out on the fly if you've run out of your extract mid-recipe!
Servings: 4 ounces
Calories: 73kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 0 minutes
Soaking Time 35 days
Total Time 35 days 5 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 large lemon
- 4 oz vodka (100-proof vodka is best, 80-proof is good too)
Instructions
- Peel your large lemon in strips (removing the zest and not the white pith beneath). Place the zest into a sterilized glass bottle.1 large lemon
- Pour vodka into your bottle until the lemon zest is covered and your bottle is filled. Seal and set aside in a cool, dark storage cabinet or pantry.4 oz vodka
- Let the lemon extract set for 5-6 weeks, making sure that you gently tilt the bottle to mix ingredients every few days (do not shake).
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Notes
- To use an alcohol-free base for any extract, swap the vodka out for 3 ounces vegetable glycerine and 1 ounce water (for a total of 4 ounces).
- Typically other liquor like bourbon or brandy could be used, but I suggest vodka with lemon extract for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 38mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) | Calcium: 7mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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