Homemade Almond Extract

Step 1

Take a big pot and fill it up with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Wash the almonds carefully and transfer to an aluminum bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Check your water, once it’s boiling hot, turn off the heat and take out the water.

Step 4

Pour the water into the aluminum bowl where the almonds are. Let the hot water sit onto the almonds for about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Drain the hot water and wash the almonds with cold water. You will start noticing by now that the skin of the almonds starts to peel away.

Step 6

Peel the almonds and make sure that no traces of skin are left. Discard the peeled skin.

Step 7

Then, chop the peeled almonds roughly and set them aside.

Step 8

Prepare at least 2 airtight jars where you can store your homemade almond extract. Make sure it’s been washed and sterilized.

Step 9

Pour 35 grams of chopped almonds into each jar.

Step 10

Then, add a cup of vodka to each jar covering the chopped almonds.

Step 11

Cover the jar tightly and make sure to give it a shake every day. Your almond extract should be ready to use after 2 months.