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Can you substitute lemon zest or peel for lemon extract and if so what is the exchange?
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∙ 15y ago
In the same way that vanilla extract is the liquid left after macerated vanilla beans are marinated in alcohol, lemon extract is the liquid that is left after lemon zest is similarly infused. To a chemist, in alcohol is a 'tincture', btw. In water, a 'tisane'. If you've an extra day, or so, to spare, simply zest a couple of lemons, then just cover the zest in a tall, narrow, covered container with a neutral grain spirit like vodka. One 30ml 'single' should be plenty. After soaking for (at least) a day, wrap the sodden zest in cheesecloth, or, hang in a strainer lined with a coffee filter, twist firmly, and all the clear(ish) liquid left over is your own, homemade, vanilla extract. If I'm strapped for either time, cash or ideas around any gift-giving occasion, I'll give away an ounce (30ml), or so, as a 'specially crafted' exotic 'neo-foodie'-type gift. Any citrus fruit works like a charm. Empty baby-food jars hold about 2 oz. (60ml). Any citrus fruit with the zest off should be used/eaten inside the next day or two, btw. Meanwhile, if you don't have an extra day, just cover the zest, as above, and rest the container in a warm water bath for an hour...or, as much time as you have!!! You'll need about twice as much of this 'quickie' extract, but it'll work fine. Just remember to reduce another high-volume liquid; water, milk, juice, etc., by the 'extra' volume of the 'quickie' extract. While we're on the subject; don't use 'peel' for anything except candying or ornamenting cocktails!!! It's far too bitter for use in (almost) any kind of cookery.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoOrange zest is orange peel. So the zest of one orange is the peel of one orange. No substitution or exchange is required. The term zest often implies that the peel is finely grated or shredded.
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Can you substitute lemon juice for lemon peel?
yes put the lemon peel in later over night and squeeze the peel in the morning into the water and it will taste like lemon juice
Can you substitute dehydrated lemon peel for lemon zest?
yes you can it is the same thing.
Where can a recipe for lemon bars be found that uses lemon extract instead of lemon juice?
I cannot find any such recipe. Lemon extract actually comes from the lemon peel, not the juice of the lemon.
Any substitute lemon grass?
You can substitute lemon zest. That's the yellow part of the peel without any white on it.
Can you use orange peel instead of lemon peel when baking?
If you are just wanting a citrus flavor, yes you can. However, orange peel will taste different from lemon peel so you might not want to substitute.
How substitute lemon juice for lemon peel?
Lemon juice can be substituted for lemon peel by adding 1/4 teaspoon per whole lemon. This gives a similar taste when peels are not available or wanted.
How much lemon juice equals one teaspoon lemon zest?
To substitute lemon zest for lemon extract, you'll first need to chop the strips of zest as finely as you can. Then just use a one-for-one substitution: one tsp of finely chopped zest = 1 tsp extract.
What is substitution for Lemon peel substitution?
If you want it for taste or 'zest', I don't believe there is a substitute.
What is a substitute for grated lime rind?
Yes, you can grate the peel of an orange to substitute for grated orange peel. Just be sure to grate lightly, as you only need the outer orange part, and not the "meat" of the peel. This is also referred to as orange zest.
Is there a substitution for lemon peel?
Lime peel, or dried lemon peel from a grocery store.
Is there a substitute for orange extract?
Start with less than 1/8 tsp Orange oil is very strong
When you use a fresh lemon for the lemon peel do you just peel it?
No, use either a zester or grater to remove the peel for recipes.
