From there, I graduated to making extracts from my own lavender and peppermint, and from orange or lemon zest from the fruit I purchase. You can experiment with flavor by switching up the alcohol you use. But bourbon is an excellent partner for vanilla, and rum pairs nicely with lavender, citrus and mint. This is largely a personal preference, so experiment until you find what works best for you.
And try some combinations! One of my personal favorites is a vanilla and lavender extract made using bourbon. Making your own extracts takes very little effort or skill, but does take some time and patience. Once you have your raw ingredient steeping in your chosen alcohol, you simply need to keep it in a dark place and shake it up every day or so for a month or two.
The longer it sits, the stronger the flavor becomes and the alcohol becomes less noticeable. I like to keep two bottles of each flavor in my pantry — one is steeping while I use the other. Works perfectly! For lavender extract, use about one-half cup of dried, organic culinary lavender make SURE it is culinary, otherwise it will have a medicinal taste to 2 cups of alcohol. You can gently crush the dried flowers in the palm of your hand, which helps release the oils.
Put into the container and fill with alcohol. Store in a dark cabinet or pantry and shake daily for about a month. Pour vodka over flower and place cap securely on. Give a little shake and place out of direct sunlight.
Let sit for at least 2 weeks, giving it a little shake once in a while. Strain through a sieve, gently pressing flowers to extract all the goodness. You can strain again through a sieve lined with an unbleached coffee filter if you want. Place in a clean glass container with a tight cap. Keep out of direct sunlight. Next Post Chocolate Coconut Squares. Hit reader view on your browser and they will disappear? Mt lavender infused vodka turned into a brown color, can i still use it for baking?
How long should this extract last for before it goes bad? Love the idea for lavender extract. Where do you buy the dark glass bottles? I buy my bottles and labels on Amazon.
I can purchase bottles in a variety of sizes and colors. Leave a Comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. When stored in a cool, dark place in an airtight container, lavender extract will last for about six months. Bakers and pastry chefs use this fragrant and sweet-smelling ingredient to flavor cakes, cookies, candies, ice cream and more.
Lavender is also used by perfumers and aromatherapists for its soothing and relaxing qualities. Lavender extract is used for a wide variety of purposes in the culinary world. Many culinary professionals use lavender in their baking and cooking processes.
This complement makes many recipes taste great and gives the food an appealing aroma. There are so many interesting ways to incorporate lavender extract into your baking. Lavender and Lemon go together like warm bread with fresh butter. The two flavors just accent each other so well. Lavender Honey Cheesecake.
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