How to store homemade extracts for best infusion and shelf life
Store extracts in a dry cupboard out of direct sunlight for at least five weeks; they can then be kept indefinitely.
After sealing and shaking, keep the jars in a cupboard away from sunlight in a dry spot. Wait a minimum of five weeks before using, and then store them in the cupboard long-term.
The short version
- Store out of direct sunlight
- Infuse at least 5 weeks before using
- Keeps indefinitely in the cupboard
What goes wrong
Using the extract before it has infused long enough
Wait at least five weeks before using.
Why it works
Dark, stable storage supports infusion and helps protect flavor compounds; alcohol preserves the extract for very long storage.
Put it to use
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