Homemade Orange Extract Recipe
Equipment
- 8oz glass jar with a tight-fitting lid
- Vegetable peeler, box grater or paring knife
- Coffee filter or fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
- Zest of 1 orange
- 8 oz vodka
Instructions
- Wash the orange thoroughly.
- Use a vegetable peeler, box grater or paring knife to carefully remove the zest from the orange, avoiding the bitter white pith beneath.
- Place the orange zest into your clean 8oz glass jar.
- Pour 8 oz of vodka over the orange zest, ensuring the zest is fully submerged.
- Tightly seal the jar with its lid. Give it a good shake to mix the contents.
- Place the jar in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, like a pantry or cabinet, for 6 weeks. Shake the jar gently every couple of days to aid the infusion process.
- After 6 weeks, strain the extract through a coffee filter or fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove all the solid pieces.
- Pour the strained extract into a small airtight container or amber glass bottle. Label it if desired.
- Keep your homemade orange extract in a cool, dark place. It's now ready to use in your favorite recipes!
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