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

7 Weeks Until Christmas

 

The very last advent gift was wrapped and stickers attached.  The bags are ready to deliver.  

All fall decorations were taken down. Christmas decorations are slowly being put up.  No new recipes tried lately, but I have ordered a fiction Christmas themed book from the library.  I have more Christmas themed books on my own shelf to read yet too.

I started a crocheted lap afghan for a Christmas gift.  It will need mailed to the recipient, so I hope to get it finished this month.

A "first" for us this holiday year - Christmas Spice Extract.  I am making it homemade to try in baking recipes, but I do need to add peel from one organic orange yet.  Not sure if it's worth making until we use it in recipes.  

7 Weeks Until Christmas  ©  November 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart