El extracto de coco casero es muy fácil de preparar y agrega un sabor a coco tan dulce y tropical a todas tus recetas favoritas.
Hay algunos factores que pueden tener un gran efecto en el sabor del extracto de coco. El coco que usas, el alcohol que usas y cuánto tiempo dejas reposar el coco en el alcohol para infundirlo y extraer los sabores.
INGREDIENTES
- ¾ - 1 taza de coco rallado (sin azúcar)
- ¾ taza de ron u otro alcohol destilado (suficiente para cubrir el coco)
INSTRUCCIONES
- Coloca el coco rallado en un frasco u otro recipiente hermético.
- Vierta suficiente ron sobre el coco para cubrirlo. Normalmente utilizarás partes iguales.
- Colóquelo en un lugar fresco y oscuro y déjelo reposar durante varios días a 2 semanas, agitando bien el frasco aproximadamente una vez al día.
- Una vez que el extracto haya alcanzado el nivel deseado de sabor a coco, escurre el extracto del coco rallado y guárdalo en un frasco hermético en un lugar fresco y oscuro.
Comentarios
Hi Cindy! We always recommend using an alcohol of 70-100 proof (35-50 percent). Using Everclear in this recipe will result in a different flavored extract but you can definitely use it! You will just need to dilute the Everclear with filtered or distilled water to obtain an ideal proof for extracting. For example if the Everclear is 195 proof add an equal volume of Everclear to water to obtain a proof of 97.5.
This extract takes a couple of weeks to complete, so not long at all! After this time you could do a taste test and if you’d like it to have a stronger coconut flavor, you can leave it to extract for up to 2 months, keep trying it along the way until the taste is to your liking :-)
This recipe doesn’t include vanilla beans but if you fancy adding them to your extract for an extra sweet and creamy flavor, then you can copy and paste the following link into your browser for a video tutorial on how to make our ’Creamy Coconut Vanilla Extract". Vanilla beans used in this extract can absolutely be added to your mother jar once it is done :-)
https://www.vanillapura.com/blogs/extract-recipes/creamy-coconut-vanilla-extract?pos=2&_sid=449bc707a&ss=r
Happy Extracting!
What proof do you use? Can you use Everclear? How long do you keep the covered coconut in the jar before straining it. Can you make a mother jar
We have never had a problem with the coconut hardening or separating before. As with other extracts, we sometimes strain out the contents with a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or coffee filter. Make sure to press on the coconut to release all the extract. Then try the extract; if the taste is to your liking, you’re finished! Start adding it to your favorite recipes. If you think it needs more coconut flavor, add another round of coconut and wait another two weeks. Good luck!
My coconut extract has divided clear from a milky creamy part about half and half. Is that normal?
My coconut extract was made in January- I just noticed that it has separated with a thin line of white at the top. It’s firm and it will crumble but doesn’t mix back into the extract. Should I remove it? Is my extract bad now?
Do you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut?
Hi Jody!
Absolutely! That sounds delicious. :) Let us know how it turns out!
Can you also dry out the coconut and make sugar?
How long does it take coconut extract to set up before ready to use.