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Citrus Extract Recipes (Orange Extract, Lemon Extract, Blood Orange Extract)

Learn how to easily make Homemade Citrus Extracts using simple ingredients. Once you prepare these extracts, you can use them to make various flavorful treats with ease instead of buying them at the store.

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 d
Total Time
30 d 5 mins
Servings: 3 (6-ounce)

Ingredients

  • 3 citrus fruits lemon, orange, or blood orange
  • About 2 cups vodka depending on your container size

Instructions

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  1. Wash off the fruits very well then peel the top layer off each of them without getting too much of the pith (the bitter white part of the fruit).
  2. Place the peels in a jar and cover completely with vodka.
  3. Store at room temperature for 1 month, then strain out the peels.

Notes

  • Storage: Store homemade citrus extract in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
  • This recipe makes 3 (6-ounce) containers.
  • When getting the peel from the fruit, try not to get any of the pith. This will give you the best-tasting extracts without any bitterness.
  • Make sure the vodka covers the peel when you add it to the jar.