Instant Pot Extracts
Instant Pot Extracts are a great idea for holiday gifting, they are cost effective compared to store bought extracts and they are ready to use the same day as they are made! No more waiting weeks for them to be ready! This post contains specific instructions for 3 different flavors, with links to 7 additional extract flavors.
Servings: 16
Calories: 39kcal
Equipment
- canning jars or mason jars with lids
Ingredients
Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup vodka or other 70 or above proof alcohol
- 6 vanilla beans
Cinnamon Extract
- 1 cup vodka or other 70 or above proof alcohol
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Mint Extract
- 1 cup vodka or other 70 or above proof alcohol
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Add the flavoring ingredient (cinnamon stick, vanilla beans, mint leaves) to separate 8 ounce canning or glass mason jars. For vanilla extract, use a sharp knife to slice the vanilla beans to expose the beans. If the length of the vanilla beans don’t fit into the jar, cut them into smaller pieces. If full cinnamon sticks don't fit into the jar, they can be broken into smaller pieces.
- Pour 1 cup of vodka into each jar. Secure the metal lid by tightening it but don't lock it in place.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the inner pot. Place a trivet or sling inside and set the jars on top. You can pressure cook as many jars at one time as you can fit. Close and lock the pressure cooker lid. Set to pressure cook on high for 35 minutes.
- Let the pressure naturally release when finished. Remove the lid and carefully take the hot jars out of the pot using oven mitts or by lifting the sling/trivet out of the pressure cooker. The extracts are ready to use immediately.
Notes
The quantity of extract made can be reduced or increased. Keep ingredients proportionate.
Store in a cool, dark and dry place in an airtight container for several years.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.001mg