Substitutes for flavorings

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6 options
Out of Almond extract
Use Vanilla extract
Same amountTweak it
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Out of Anise extract
Use Anise seed, crushed and steeped
1 to 2 tsp crushed anise seed per 1 tspTweak it
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Out of Banana extract
Use Very ripe mashed banana
2 to 3 tbsp mashed banana per 1 tsp extract, minus the same volume of liquidYou'll taste it
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Out of Bitter almond extract
Use Standard almond extract
2 to 3 tsp per 1 tspWorks
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Out of Black walnut extract
Use Black walnuts, toasted and finely ground
1/3 cup finely chopped or ground black walnuts per 1 tspTweak it
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Out of Brandy extract
Use Actual brandy, cognac, armagnac or dark rum
1 tbsp per 1 tsp extract, minus 1 tbsp of the recipe's liquidWorks
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Out of Butter extract
Use Vanilla extract
Same amountTweak it
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Out of Butterscotch extract
Use Dark brown sugar plus browned butter plus vanilla and salt
Per 1 tsp extract: swap 2 tbsp of the recipe's sugar for dark brown sugar, brown 2 tbsp of the recipe's butter, add ½ tsp extra vanilla and a pinch of flaky saltWorks
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Out of Caramel extract
Use Caramel sauce or dulce de leche
1 to 2 tbsp per 1 tsp extract, minus the same volume of liquid and 1 tbsp of the recipe's sugarTweak it
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Out of Cherry extract
Use Maraschino cherry syrup from the jar
2 to 3 tbsp maraschino syrup per 1 tspYou'll taste it
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Out of Chocolate extract
Use Vanilla extract
Same amountTweak it
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Out of Coconut extract
Use Cream of coconut, the sweetened pina colada kind
2 tbsp per 1 tsp extract, minus 2 tbsp of the recipe's liquidTweak it
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Out of Ginger paste
Use Fresh ginger
Same amountTweak it
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Out of Hazelnut extract
Use Frangelico or another hazelnut liqueur
1 tbsp per 1 tsp extract, minus 1 tbsp of the recipe's liquidWorks
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Out of Kewra water
Use Rose water
Same amountTweak it
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Out of Lemon extract
Use Fresh lemon juice
2-3 tbsp lemon juice per 1 tsp
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Out of Licorice extract
Use Anise extract
½ to ¾ tsp anise extract per 1 tspTweak it
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Out of Lime extract
Use Fresh lime zest
2 tsp finely grated lime zest (about 2 limes) per 1 tspWorks
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Out of Lime oil
Use Lime extract
1 tsp lime extract (up to 1 tbsp for a strong result) per ¼ tspWorks
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Out of Maple extract
Use Real maple syrup, with a liquid adjustment
2 to 3 tbsp syrup per 1 tsp extract, and remove the same volume of other liquidYou'll taste it
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Out of Mastic (mastiha)
Use Mahleb (mahlepi, ground cherry kernel)
About 1½ times the amount of mastic called forTweak it
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Out of Orange blossom water
Use Rose water
Same amountTweak it
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Out of Orange emulsion
Use Orange extract
1 to 1½ tsp orange extract per 1 tspWorks
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Out of Orange extract
Use Orange zest
Same amountWorks
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Out of Orange oil
Use Orange extract
1 tsp to 1 tbsp orange extract per ¼ tspWorks
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Out of Pandan extract
Use Fresh or frozen pandan leaves, steeped or blended
2 to 3 large leaves per 1 tspWorks
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Out of Peppermint extract
Use Crushed candy canes, starlight mints or Andes mints
1 tbsp finely crushed candy per ½ tspTweak it
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Out of Peppermint oil
Use Peppermint extract, used about 4 times as heavily
½ tsp extract per 1/8 tsp oil, roughly 4:1Works
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Out of Pistachio extract
Use Almond extract plus finely ground pistachios
¼ tsp almond extract + 3 to 4 tbsp very finely ground pistachios per 1 tspTweak it
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Out of Raspberry extract
Use Freeze-dried raspberry powder
2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries, blitzed and sieved per 1 tspTweak it
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Out of Root beer extract
Use Sarsaparilla extract
Same amountWorks
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Out of Rose syrup
Use Rose water plus sugar syrup
1 tbsp simple syrup + ¼ to ½ tsp rose water per 1 tbspWorks
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Out of Rose water
Use Orange blossom water
Same amountWorks
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Out of Rum extract
Use Rum
Same amountWorks
6 options
Out of Strawberry extract
Use Freeze-dried strawberry powder
2 to 3 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, blitzed to powder per 1 tspTweak it
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Out of Ube extract
Use Vanilla extract plus purple gel food colouring
Same amountTweak it
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Out of Vanilla powder
Use Vanilla extract
Same amountWorks

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