Homemade Almond Extract
This homemade almond extract is sweet, nutty and full of terrific almond flavor. It's the perfect addition to your tasty baked goods!
Equipment
- glass jar and lid
- parchment paper
- Label with product name, start and end date
Ingredients
- raw, unroasted, unsalted slivered almonds
- Vodka or other high proof alcohol
Instructions
- Gather your almonds, clean jar and lid, parchment paper and a label.
- To your clean jar, add your almonds. You'll be looking to fill the jar 1/3-1/2 full of almonds, depending on how strong you want your extract to be.
- Fill your jar up most of the way with the alcohol. Leave a bit of head space at the top of the jar.
- Place a piece of parchment paper between the jar and lid to prevent possible corrosion from the alcohol touching the metal lid.
- Seal the jar closed.
- Label the jar with the product name, start and end date.
- Place the jar of almond extract in a cool, dark place and allow it to extract for 6-8 weeks.
- Every few days, give your jar of extract a shake to help aid the extraction process.
- When the extraction time is up, check you extract. If you feel like it needs to be stronger, simply give it a little more time until you're satisfied with the finished product.
- If desired, transfer your extract to smaller bottles that are convenient for use.
- Keep your extract stored in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
- Enjoy!