Homemade Citrus Extracts
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5.0
9 reviews
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Resting Time
30 d
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Total Time
30 d 5 mins
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Servings
18 ounces
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Calories
62 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Citrus Extracts
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Make lemon, orange or lime citrus extracts at home with only two basic ingredients!
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Ingredients
- 3 citrus fruits (lemon, lime, orange or blood orange - organic is best)
- 2 cups vodka (more or less depending on your container size)
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Instructions
- Wash the fruits well and then peel the top layer off each of them without getting too much of the pith (the bitter white part of the fruit.)
- Place the peels in a jar and cover completely with vodka.
- Store at room temperature for one month, then strain out the peels.
- Store for up to 6 months at room temperature.
Notes
- This recipe yields three (6 ounce) jars of citrus extract.
- Storing: Once strained, the citrus extract can be stored at room temperature in the pantry for up to 6 months.
- Once strained, the citrus extract can be stored at room temperature in the pantry for up to 6 months.
- Freezing: Citrus extracts or homemade extracts are made with alcohol and will not freeze, therefore freezing is not recommended.
- Citrus extracts or homemade extracts are made with alcohol and will not freeze, therefore freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1ounce
Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ounce | |
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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