ORANGE EXTRACT - FOR YOUR HOMEMADE BAKING GIFT BASKETS!

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From ehow.com -- Homemade orange extract using peel from navel oranges, vodka, water, and about a week to steep! Substitute lemons or limes for a different flavor -- Place in small bottles for gift giving! If you make this, try it in Recipe #340850, or include a copy of the recipe with the gift bottle of extract --

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Dessert

Time P7DT5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 large clean navel orange (peeled, no white pith!)
1/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup vodka

Steps:

  • After thoroughly washing a large navel orange with soap to remove all pesticides, dirt, and germs, carefully remove the peel without disturbing the white pith! Chop peel finely in food processor ~ Place chopped peel into a sterile jar and top with boiling water and vodka.
  • Cool to room temperature and store covered in the cupboard for 3-7 days before using as orange flavoring.
  • After a week, strain into small sterile bottles. For gift giving, tie each bottle with ribbon and a tag marked "orange extract".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434, Fat 0.3, Sodium 5.7, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 15.9, Protein 1.7

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