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How to Make Lemon Extract

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I love the flavour of lemon. It’s so versatile. Here’s how to make lemon extract.

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Last week I showed you how to make vanilla extract. I was so surprised at how easy it was. It’s also very cost-efficient in comparison to buying the good stuff. Check out my post on How to Make Your Own Vanilla Extract. So since I was on a roll, I thought I would try another flavour that I use often – lemon.

I love lemon. I love it in cakes, macarons and even in waffles. You can substitute lemon extract for vanilla extract in most recipes when you want to change the flavour.

Typically I would use a lemon extract from the store, but to be honest, there is just something weird about it. I probably didn’t buy the “good stuff”, but it has a weird, metallic smell to it. I figured if I can make vanilla, I could make lemon.

Making lemon extract is so easy and the taste is simply like nothing else. It’s such a nice, pure lemon flavour. A little goes a long way. It’ll be one of those things you wonder why you didn’t do it before. All it takes is 2 ingredients!

What You Need

This makes 250ml or about 8oz of lemon extract.

  • 5-6 organic lemons, depending on size; since we are using the peel, I splurged on organic
  • vodka – plain and clear (not the fancy flavoured stuff)
  • peeler
  • glass jar with lid
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How to Make Lemon Extract

  • using a peeler, peel the rind off of the lemons; you don’t want to go too deep – you don’t want the white pith part, just the yellow part
  • put all the rinds into a jar
  • fill the jar with vodka; make sure the rinds are covered
  • cover and let sit for 6-8 weeks
  • give the bottle a shake every once in a while

That’s it! It couldn’t be any simpler. The hardest part is waiting. This extract is quicker to make than vanilla so you’ll be able to use this sooner.

how to make lemon extract

After it sat for a while, I put it in smaller bottles for gift giving.

how to make lemon extract

I used waterslide labels on these cute little bottles. Read my post, All About Waterslide Decals to find out more.

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