Pure Almond Extract

General Information

Almond Extract is an intensely flavoured and concentrated liquid that provides almond taste in a variety of delicacies. It contains bitter almond oil, ethyl alcohol, and water.

Almond Extract is generally used to boost the almond flavour of cakes and desserts, often in conjunction with whole or ground sweet almonds. It is used to flavour cookies, pies, muffins and cakes. It is also traditionally used in Middle Eastern meat stews.

You can also use almond extract beyond baking cakes and cookies, for example, in savoury dishes, beverages and even in cosmetics, because almond oil can soothe and nourish dry skin.

Almond extract can be used as an offhand substitute for vanilla. However, you need to be careful as while it can provide a similar kind of flavour, it can be noticeably different as well.

Best way to use Almond Extract

Almond Extract has a very strong flavour, and using too much of it can easily overpower other flavours. Just a few drops will be enough to add a full, nutty flavour to your signature dishes. Its pure taste goes very well with cherry, vanilla, chocolate, and coffee flavours.

The almond extract also tastes great in cookies, cakes, muffins, bread, cheesecakes, and other desserts. It adds a distinct and delicious taste when used in some sweet stews and curries.

You can use almond extract in your baking or whip it into toppings and fillings. It’s complimentary with most pitted fruits like cherry, apricot, and peach desserts. You can also add it to beverages or pies for a new twist on traditional baked goods or in your coffee for a tasty indulgence in the morning.

Storage

As with other extracts, the almond extract will last for up to two years if capped tightly and stored in a cool, dry place.