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three bottles of citrus extract
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5 from 3 votes

Homemade Citrus Extracts

Make lemon, orange or lime citrus extracts at home with only two basic ingredients!
Prep Time5 minutes
Resting Time30 days
Total Time30 days 5 minutes
Course: Spices, Sauces, and Seasonings
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 ounces
Author: Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 3 citrus fruits (lemon, lime, orange or blood orange - organic is best)
  • 2 cups vodka (more or less depending on your container size)

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. 
Freezing: Citrus extracts or homemade extracts are made with alcohol and will not freeze, therefore freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 62kcal | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg