Homemade Cherry Extract
Homemade Cherry Extract is such an easy and fun extract to make especially with cherries being in season right now. The upside to making cherry extract is it is so much cheaper than buying it. A tiny bottle can cost a fortune. When you soak cherries in alcohol, the alcohol draws out the cherry flavor and aroma. This recipe is perfect for several dessert, drink, and marinade recipes. Cherry extract will keep for months at a time, allowing you access to real cherry flavor even during the winter months.
Ingredients
- A bottle of vodka or any other clear liquor.
- Fresh cherries
Instructions
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Pit and cut your cherries in half.
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Pour vodka into a mason jar.
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Toss cherries in the vodka.
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Give it a shake.
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Store in a cool, dark place for about 2 weeks.
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Give it a little shake now and then.
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After 2 weeks, remove and discard the cherries. You can pour it through a sieve to remove any particles. Pour back into jar and store in a cool, dry place.
Enjoy!