Substitute For Lemon Juice???

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cupcakesnbuttercream Posted 9 May 2009 , 7:54pm
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I was wondering if i can substitute lemon extract for a recipe that calls for lemon juice? or if there is another sub for lemon juice..

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lchristi27 Posted 9 May 2009 , 8:01pm
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I think it depends on what your making. Lemon juice probably isnt as concentrated as extract.

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cupcakesnbuttercream Posted 9 May 2009 , 8:02pm
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the recipe is for white chocolate cream cheese frosting....i dont remember where i got the recipe though...

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Minstrelmiss Posted 9 May 2009 , 8:11pm
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I wouldn't measure for measure but I bet you could just dilute it in water with no trouble.

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weirkd Posted 9 May 2009 , 8:24pm
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Ive substituted lime juice for it and I believe if you add some water to cream of tartar it would work the same because its an acid. I guess it all depends on what the recipe is for. Ive also left it out before with no harm done on some.

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cupcakesnbuttercream Posted 9 May 2009 , 8:39pm
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thanks!
weirkd-do you know how much water to cream of tartar

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Evoir Posted 10 May 2009 , 11:52am
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I'd use a touch of lemon essence and a pinch of citric acid in a few tsps of water.

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soygurl Posted 10 May 2009 , 10:35pm
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Since you're making a frosting, the lemon juice is almost certainly just for flavor, so you can substitute lemon extract (use quite a bit less... extract is stronger, and maybe add a little extra water or other liquid to make up for the missing juice). Or substitute orange juice, lime juice, or just about anything that would taste good.
If you were making a cake or some kind of baked good, the lemon juice would need to be replaced with another acid (like vinegar, cream of tartar, etc.), because it would probably be helping to activate the leavening.

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