can I use fresh lemon or orange juice in meringue cookies instead of extract

Halo
  • Posted by: Halo
  • February 4, 2022
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Nancy February 4, 2022
They fresh juices won't have the same characteristics (flavor density, texture) as the extract, which is usually a combination of flavor concentrate and alcohol.
Haven't seen your recipe, but in most meringues, a bit of distilled drinking alcohol (scotch, gin or the like will do the trick.
Or a flavored liqueur. But beware the liqueur will have added sugar, so probably use less of that than amount specified for extract.
 
Nancy February 4, 2022
Belated thought - if you don't have extracts nor liquor and you want to go ahead, just omit. Meringue is basically sugar and egg white. The other stuff is extra flavoring, mostly.
 
Halo February 4, 2022
Thanks Nancy think maybe I will try grated lemon peel have vanilla extract just want the lemon flavor
 
Nancy February 4, 2022
Yes, I think that combo would work. Let us know how it comes out, please.
 
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