Lavender Extract
Whip up this lavender extract recipe to add a subtle floral flavor to your favorite sweet and savory dishes.
Equipment
- 1 mason jar
- 1 Small strainer
- 1 small funnel
Ingredients
- 1/4 c dried lavender
- 1 cup unflavored vodka
Instructions
- Measure out the dried lavender buds and add them to a clean jar.
- Cover the lavender with vodka.
- Close the jar with a waterproof lid. Shake and store in a dark place at room temperature for 5-7 days.
- Strain out the flower buds and bottle the extract in an amber glass bottle.
Notes
Dry out your own culinary lavender - Homegrown lavender extract is even more unique because each lavender variety has its own special flavor. Just be sure to use a culinary lavender, like English lavender, to avoid that soapy flavor.
Start slow and build up - Lavender has such a strong flavor. If you add too much, it will make your recipe taste like a bowl of potpourri. If you're replacing your vanilla extract with lavender extract, start with half a teaspoon of lavender extract. You can always add more as you go!
Use a dropper - Instead of using a regular bottle, consider adding a dropper to your bottle. This will prevent accidental spills that will take your recipe over the edge.
Skip the alcohol with glycerin - Feel free to use food grade glycerin instead of alcohol.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tsp | Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.05mg | Potassium: 0.05mg | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.02mg
Servings: 48 servings
Calories: 12kcal