Homemade Orange Extract Recipe
This homemade orange extract recipe is one of my most commonly used extracts! It adds a punch of orange flavor to your favorite scones, muffins, and more and only requires two simple ingredients. Great for baking all year long!
Equipment
- mason jar
- Small strainer
- funnel optional
- zester optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup vodka
- 1-2 organic oranges zest or peel only
Instructions
- Peel or grate the skin from the orange. Avoid the white pith.
- Place the peels in your glass jar. Cover with alcohol.
- Shake the jar daily and store it in a cool, dark place for 2-3 weeks.
- Once the extract has a strong orange aroma, strain out the peels and store the extract in a jar.
- For an even stronger extract, restart the process with a new batch of orange peels or zest and the finished extract from the first round of infusing. Allow the mixture rest for 2-3 weeks again, then strain out the peels and store the extract in a glass bottle.
Notes
After straining, store the homemade orange extract in an airtight container, like a small clean jar or glass bottle, in a cool place out of direct sunlight. I prefer to use amber glass bottles as these can help prevent the sunlight from degrading the extract. For best flavor, use the orange extract within 1-2 years.