Pure Lemon Extract

Use 1/4 tsp pure lemon extract for cooking to substitute or replace 2 tsp lemon zest. Add lemon flavor to meringues, custards, cakes, pies, cookies, and lemon chiffon. Fortify drinks like margaritas and daiquiris. For best results, store lemon extract in the refrigerator after opening.

Why do Savory’s extracts taste so good?
Our customers often comment that our extracts taste better and are stronger than most other extracts. This is because the best essential oils and other natural ingredients are used to flavor our extracts. Because our extracts are both bake and freeze-proof, you won’t experience a loss in flavor when baking or freezing your foods. Additionally, our extracts are all gluten-free and nearly all of them contain no added sugar.

Check out our Examining Extracts feature article for more information about the different types of extracts and how extracts are made.

Pure Lemon Extract FAQ

What are the uses for pure lemon extract?

Lemon extract is great to use for baking and cooking in many different types of recipes where you'd typically add lemon zest, juice or lemon flavoring. Lemon extract also is great for drinks like teas and cocktails.

Does lemon extract go bad?

As long as lemon extract is stored in the refrigerator with a secure cap in a cool place, it will keep it's fresh lemon flavor.

What's the difference between pure lemon extract and lemon juice?

Lemon extract is concentrated and made with alcohol and lemon oil, whereas lemon juice is the fresh juiced squeezed from an actual lemon.