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Orange Extract For Your Homemade Baking Gift Baskets Recipe

Elevate your homemade baking gifts with this irresistible homemade orange extract! Using just navel orange peels, vodka, and water, you'll create a vibrant and flavorful extract in just one week. Perfect for adding a zesty touch to cakes, cookies, and more! Easily customize the flavor by substituting lemon or lime peels. Give the gift of homemade goodness – package your extract in charming small bottles, and include a recipe card for extra flair (try it in recipe #340850!).

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10085 mins
Calories 434 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Orange Extract For Your Homemade Baking Gift Baskets

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How to Make Orange Extract For Your Homemade Baking Gift Baskets

  1. Zest the peels of 3 large navel oranges, ensuring no white pith is included.
  2. Combine orange zest, 1 cup of vodka, and 1/2 cup of water in a clean, airtight glass jar.
  3. Stir well to ensure the zest is fully submerged.
  4. Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for 7-10 days, shaking gently once a day.
  5. After steeping, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, pressing gently to extract all the flavor.
  6. Pour the extracted liquid into sterilized small bottles. Seal and label.
  7. Your homemade orange extract is ready to use! Add to your favorite baking recipes for a burst of fresh citrus flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Condiments Etc Fruit 1 Day Or More Easy Low Fat Dietary Gifts Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Citrus Oranges 3 Steps Or Less