Christmas "spice" Extract ~ Homemade Creamer Experiment

 I brewed up a "Christmas" spice extract last year, and gifted a few bottles for Christmas.  I finally tried it, and made a homemade coffee creamer.

I thought the cinnamon/clove flavors would make a nice coffee creamer.  Before I go into a "recipe" for the creamer, I just used online recipes as guides, using maple syrup for the sweetener, and my homemade vanilla and Christmas spice extract.  I ended up adding a 3rd tsp. of the Christmas spice extract for more flavor.  Honestly, I didn't think the extract had enough "spice" flavor in it.

I will be trying it in baked goods, and maybe cookies.   I most likely will be adjusting the ingredients to more cinnamon sticks, and maybe more clove for the next batch of this too.

Here is how I made the first batch of this extract.

In a canning jar (or other glass container) combine the following:

- 2 1/2 cups vodka (do not use the bottom line brand)

-6 vanilla beans

-12 whole cloves

-3 cinnamon sticks

-6 whole cardamom pods

-6 whole allspice

Cover, and infuse for 4 weeks or so.  Keep out of direct light, and shake the bottle often. Strain, bottle (I used amber bottles like the ones I bottle my homemade vanilla extract in), and label.

                         

I use a measuring cup, with a pour spout to pour the extract into the amber bottles.  I also use a small funnel, which helps fill the small bottles.

Note:  Using the "whole" spices to make this extract works well.  If you decide to use anything ground, you will need to strain it with a very fine strainer.  I do think the whole spices will give a bolder extract, but like I said above, it needs more cinnamon, and possibly other spices to make a stronger flavored extract.

Christmas "spice" Extract ~ Homemade Creamer Experiment  ©  January 2026 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart