This simple Jasmine Extract recipe uses just two ingredients -- jasmine flowers and a neutral alcohol base to create a fragrant, floral extract that enhances the flavor of your baking and desserts, giving them a delicate jasmine aroma and elevating their taste.
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What is jasmine flower?
Jasmine flowers are a type of seasonal shrub from the olive family, commonly cultivated in warmer climates.
These fragrant flowers are naturally white and gradually turn pale yellow as they dry.
Jasmine flowers are prized for their light, pleasant floral scent, which makes them a popular choice in Chinese green tea, perfumes, soaps, and potpourri.
Why you'll love this recipe
This recipe for jasmine flower extract is:
Easy to make: with only two ingredients -- just gather the jasmine flowers and alcohol.
Free from artificial ingredients: commercially-produced jasmine extracts have synthetic fragrances, gums and chemicals (eg. propylene glycol) added to them, which I try to avoid.
Worth the wait: although a simple recipe, the only downside is having to wait a little while (similar to making vanilla extract) until the extract is ready to use.
Ingredients you'll need
- high-proof neutral alcohol: eg. vodka
- jasmine flowers: you can use fresh or dried; I'm using dried as that is what is accessible to me; you can find dried jasmine flowers in specialty tea shops or online
How to make jasmine extract
Place dried jasmine flowers into a clean glass jar or bottle.
Pour vodka or high-proof alcohol over the flowers until the petals are fully submerged.
Tightly seal the jar with a lid and store in a dark, cool place for about 4-6 weeks, giving the jar a shake every few days.
After steeping for about 1 month you can strain out the petals, and pour the jasmine extract into a new clean jar or bottle.
Or, leave the jasmine flowers in the extract.
How to store
Store the homemade jasmine flower extract in a cool, dark location for up to 1 year.
How to use
Use jasmine extract as you would vanilla extract in baking recipes or drinks.
Try using it in Shanghai fog, matcha jasmine cake, jasmine ice cream, jasmine milk tea, or strawberry jasmine sorbet.
Expert tips
Making a larger batch? Fill the bottle halfway with dried jasmine flowers and pour the alcohol over the flowers. If you prefer a more stronger flavor, you can increase the ratio of jasmine flower.
If you have fresh jasmine flowers on hand, you can use fresh flower petals (no stems or leaves), preferably unsprayed and organic.
Fresh jasmine flowers will be more fragrant than dried.
Like vanilla extract, jasmine extract would be a great gift for an avid baker.
Other jasmine recipes you may like
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Jasmine Extract
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon dried jasmine flowers
- 60 ml vodka or neutral high-proof alcohol
Instructions
- Place dried jasmine flowers into a clean glass jar or bottle.
- Pour vodka or high-proof alcohol over the flowers until the petals are fully submerged.
- Tightly seal the jar with a lid and store in a dark, cool place for about 4-6 weeks, giving the jar a shake every few days.
- After steeping the flowers for about 1 month, you can strain out the petals, and pour the jasmine extract into a new clean jar or bottle. Or, leave the jasmine flowers in the extract.
- Store extract in a cool, dark location for up to 1 year.
- Use jasmine extract as you would vanilla extract in baking recipes or drinks.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
What a cool idea! I love jasmine flavour, but it's not that easy even to find jasmine tea here down in Nova Scotia. Now, I need to get my hands on some dried flowers.
Michelle
Thanks Ben! Oooh, maybe you'll have some luck finding jasmine online 🙂