Homemade Stevia Extract Recipe
A natural sweetener made from stevia leaves, useful for sweetening tea, coffee, and baked goods such as cheesecake.
Equipment
- Cheesecloth (or fine mesh strainer and coffee filter)
Ingredients
- fresh or dried stevia leaf (not powder)
- 80 proof vodka or rum
Instructions
- Sterilize the glass jar and lid in boiling water.
- If using fresh stevia leaf fill the jar 2/3 full. If using dried stevia leaf fill the jar 1/2 full.
- Pour the alcohol of choice over the leaves to fill the jar and put the lid on tightly.
- Put the extract in a place where you’ll see it and let it sit for 36 hours, shaking occasionally.
- Use a cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter to strain the liquid into a small saucepan.
- Turn the heat on low and bring to a low simmer. Do not boil as it will ruin the taste!!!
- Simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring constantly and making sure not to boil. It will thicken as the alcohol evaporates. When it gets to your desired thickness, remove from heat.
- Store in small jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Notes
Dropper bottles work well for using stevia extract.