The Secret Baking Ingredient You Need That You Probably Never Heard of!

If you’ve never heard of Fiori di Sicilia, let me introduce you to one of my favorite secret baking ingredients! I have been using this magical citrus-vanilla flavoring for over 20 years, and I honestly never want to be without it. The only problem? A replacement bottle is about $30, and while I do think it’s wonderful, I wanted to come up with a budget-friendly homemade version to keep in my pantry for holiday baking and beyond. Today for Money Saving Monday, I’m showing you how I recreated that lovely citrusy, floral, vanilla flavor using vanilla extract plus citrus oils I already had on hand. This flavor is beautiful in: icing and glaze cannoli filling cranberry orange scones biscotti sweet breads cookies and so much more A little goes a very long way, and just a few drops can take something ordinary and make it taste truly special. Homemade Fiori di Sicilia-Style Blend 3/4 cup vanilla extract 1 dram orange oil 1 dram tangerine oil 1/4 teaspoon lemon oil Mix well and store in a clean amber bottle. Let it rest before using if possible, then start with a very small amount—this is powerful stuff! Please note: This is my homemade version inspired by the flavor profile I know and love. It is not the original proprietary formula. I hope you enjoy today’s video! If you’ve ever used Fiori di Sicilia—or if this is brand new to you—let me know in the comments how you would use it! #MoneySavingMonday #FioridiSicilia #DIYExtract #BakingFromScratch #NoreensKitchen Learn how to make your own Fiori di Sicilia flavoring at home for a fraction of the cost of store-bought bottles. I have relied on Fiori di Sicilia for my baking for two decades, but I refused to spend thirty dollars on a new bottle. This week on Money Saving Monday, I am sharing my money saving tips for creating your own flavorings at home. It is one of those kitchen staples that is surprisingly simple to replicate, allowing you to keep your pantry stocked with quality baking ingredients while keeping more money in your pocket. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just looking to experiment with new aromas, this homemade extract is a must-try project. Subscribe for weekly kitchen projects, and let me know in the comments if you have a favorite specialty flavoring you like to make! Get my cookbooks here: http://bit.ly/1czqM5R Business Inquiries can be sent to: info@noreenskitchen.com Check me out on social media! Facebook: http://on.fb.me/12bdibt X (FomerlyTwitter): @noreenskitchen Instagram: @Noreenskitchen Have a question for me? Send me an email: info@noreenskitchen.com Noreen's Kitchen Community Guidelines (The Rules) http://bit.ly/2i7VocU Any links to Amazon are, in many cases, affiliate links. Produced by Noreen's Kitchen ©2008-2016 all rights reserved All embeds must live link to Noreen's Kitchen channel. No Editorial Excerpts without permission, Violators agree to pay royalties, all court costs, all collections & all lawyers fees. Learn how to make your own Fiori di Sicilia flavoring at home for a fraction of the cost of store-bought bottles. I have relied on Fiori di Sicilia for my baking for two decades, but I refused to spend thirty dollars on a new bottle. This week on Money Saving Monday, I am sharing my money saving tips for creating your own flavorings at home. It is one of those kitchen staples that is surprisingly simple to replicate, allowing you to keep your pantry stocked with quality baking ingredients while keeping more money in your pocket. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just looking to experiment with new aromas, this homemade extract is a must-try project. Subscribe for weekly kitchen projects, and let me know in the comments if you have a favorite specialty flavoring you like to make!