The homemade panettone aroma is a very fragrant slightly alcoholic mix, perfect not only for preparing panettone and large leavened cakes but also for adding a boost to cakes, cookies, and classic desserts instead of the simple vanilla aroma. It is prepared in a few minutes with a food processor and, thanks to its intensity, just a small amount is enough to enhance the flavor of every recipe. I always make a modest dose of it because I prefer to keep it in the fridge for no more than a week, tightly closed in a glass jar. A simple and quick preparation that will make each of your desserts smell like a celebration!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: for 8 doughs of 500 g each
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 39.12 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 9.51 (g) of which sugars 9.48 (g)
- Proteins 0.06 (g)
- Fat 0.00 (g) of which saturated 0.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 0.05 (g)
- Sodium 0.76 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 14 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 lemon (zest)
- 1 orange (zest)
- 1.76 oz honey
- 0.88 oz sugar
- 1 oz Marsala wine
- vanilla aroma (or 1/4 of a bean)
Tools
- 1 Food Processor
Preparation
Wash and dry the orange and lemon well, then take only the zest avoiding the white part.
Put the orange zest, lemon zest, honey, sugar, Marsala wine, and vanilla aroma (or the seeds from 1/4 of a bean) into the food processor.
Pulse the food processor until a rather homogeneous and fragrant mixture is obtained.
Transfer the panettone aroma into a well-cleaned glass jar and seal it tightly.
For an even more intense flavor, let it rest for a few hours in the refrigerator before using it.
Final Notes
This homemade panettone aroma is a true flavor enhancer: despite its name, it is perfect in all sweet preparations, from cookies to breakfast cakes, to the simplest leavened cakes. With just a few ingredients and a food processor, you will get an intense fragrance that will make every recipe more special. Just remember to store it in the refrigerator and always prepare small quantities to have a fresh and fragrant aroma every time.
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FAQ
How long does homemade panettone aroma last?
I recommend storing it in the refrigerator for no more than a week, tightly closed in a glass jar, to keep its aroma intact.
In which recipes can I use it?
You can use it anywhere you would use vanilla aroma: cakes, cookies, muffins, bundt cakes, and even large leavened cakes. Just half a tablespoon is enough to flavor the dough.
