This is my favorite extract to make. I love vanilla but this one beats out vanilla for me. I use it in all kinds of baked goods, especially in the fall and winter. I’ve even made syrup with it for pancakes and waffles, used in place of vanilla in cookies.. so much so that I ran out and don’t have any for the picture! But I wanted to share this with you so you can get some ready for the holidays!
In the picture you can see the vodka is still clear (because I added it just before the picture), but within even just a couple of weeks it will all ready be getting dark. This would make a unique and thoughtful present for holidays for friends who love to bake especially. And if you make it now you’ll have loads of time for it to be ready! I use the cheapest vodka from Costco.. funny story. First time making extract it took me a few tries to buy the alcohol… I felt awkward and chickened out!
I only use freshly grated nutmeg and save the end pieces (so as not to grate my fingers) for this purpose.
CINNAMON NUTMEG EXTRACT
Whole nutmeg
Cinnamon sticks
Vodka
Chop nutmeg into a few pieces. Place about 6 in a quart jar along with 3 cinnamon sticks.
Pour vodka to the top and cover.
Place in a dark corner or cabinet, shaking a few times a week.
When reached desired potency strain and pour into a clean jar.
Ingredients
- Whole nutmeg
- Cinnamon sticks
- Vodka
Instructions
- Chop nutmeg into a few pieces. Place about 6 in a quart jar along with 3 cinnamon sticks.
- Pour vodka to the top and cover.
- Place in a dark corner or cabinet, shaking a few times a week.
- When reached desired potency strain and pour into a clean jar.
