Creamy Limoncello

• Produce

  • 4 Lemons, peel only

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla extract, white

• Dairy

  • 1 liter Milk

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 94 500 ml alcohol

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 lemons, peel only
• 500 ml alcohol (94%)
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp white vanilla extract
• 1 Liter of milk

Directions

• Thoroughly wash lemons.
• With the use of a vegetable or potato peeler, remove lemon peel.
• Place lemon peel in a mason jar (or other container with a tight-fitting lid).
• Add alcohol, close tightly, and let steep for at least six days or up to one month in a cool dark place.
• Swirl jar around twice a day.
• Remove lemon zest (should be a pale color--the alcohol on the other hand should be a bright yellow).
• Strain with a cheesecloth in a clean bottle.
• Heat milk and sugar over medium heat.
• Stir until sugar dissolves.
• Add vanilla extract.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature before adding to alcohol.
• Strain with the help of a cheesecloth in decanter with alcohol.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.