Homemade Coffee Extract
Deliciously rich, homemade Coffee Extract is simple to make and a handy addition to your homestead kitchen. Coffee extract adds deep, rich coffee flavor to baked goods, frostings, and desserts without adding liquid coffee. It stores well. It tastes stronger than brewed coffee. Best of all, you only need two simple ingredients: vodka and whole coffee beans.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coffee beans, coarsely crushed
- 1 cup vodka
Instructions
- Coarsely crush fresh coffee beans with a rolling pin, or with one or two pulses in a coffee grinder. Pour into a glass jar.
- Next, pour vodka over the beans.
- Then, seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place.
- After that, shake the jar gently once a day. This helps to distribute the flavor evenly.
- Let the extract sit for at least a week. For a deeper flavor allow to steep longer, you can continue the infusion while using from the jar.
- Finally, strain the extract if desired, or leave the beans in the jar for stronger flavor over time.
Notes
- Choose medium or dark roast for bold flavor.
- Label your jar with the start date.
- Let it steep longer for stronger flavor. Time improves depth.
- Infuse in a glass jar, away from direct sunlight.