Almond extract recipe: 59 photos
FAQ
Almond extract is a concentrated liquid made from bitter almond oil, alcohol, and water. It's typically used in baking, much like vanilla extract, and a little goes a long way because the flavor is so strong.
I would recommend using Smoke Lab Classic Vodka for making homemade extracts. In a clean glass jar, add 4 oz slivered almonds. Top it with the Smoke Lab Vodka and put the cap on tightly. Store the jar in a cool and dry place for 6 weeks or more.
Looking for equivalency or concentration rations for almonds to almond extract. You can't really substitute one for the other but recipes usually ask for about 10 to 15 almonds to make about 1/2 cup of extract.
Is Homemade Almond Extract Dangerous? No, but like some other seasonings (cinnamon) it should be used sparingly. Stone fruit pits from cherries and peaches, as well as other parts of plants in the Rosaceae family contain the compound amygdalin which our body converts to benzaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide.
A by-product of this process is benzaldehyde, which is responsible for the strong aroma we associate with almonds and the pits of peaches, apricots, and cherries.