Homemade Extracts

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

NONE
To make an extract, simply combine ingredients in a 1/2-pint Mason jar and
set aside to steep for at least 3 days. Each recipe yields 3/4 cup extract,
which can be stored anywhere and should keep for up to a year. If you want
to give a gift of an extract, strain a portion (for aesthetics), transfer
it to a little apothecary bottle, and add a piece of vanilla bean, or a
spiral of lemon or orange peel.
For Vanilla Extract, combine 2 vanilla beans, cut in half lengthwise and
then chopped (about 1 Tbsp), 1/2 cup brandy, and 1/4 cup water.
For Lemon Extract, thinly peel 1 lemon with a vegetable peeler, taking care
not to include any pith. Dice the peel (about 2 Tbsp) and combine it with
1/2    cup vodka and 1/4 cup water.
For Orange Extract, thinly peel 1/2 navel orange (as above), and cut the
peel into chunks (about 1 1/2 Tbsp). Combine with 1/4 cup vodka and 1/2 cup
water.
Recipe by: Homemade in the Kitchen
Posted to EAT-L Digest  by "D'ArchAngel aka. Sean Coate"
<d_archangel@MINDSPRING.COM> on Apr 7, 1998

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