Product: Watkins Pure Almond Extract, 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Overall impression: This product is quite possibly the worst thing I have ever used in terms of baking ingredients. I would not recommend you buy this at all.
Pros:
- Smells like the real thing.
Cons:
- Practically has no flavor. I used double the amount for a recipe that requires a total of 5 teaspoons of almond extract. The original recipe called for 3 teaspoons in the syrup, 2 teaspoons in the icing and 1 teaspoon in the actual cake. I doubled that when I tasted the icing and perceived absolutely no flavor. So I ended up putting 6 in the syrup, 4 in the icing, and 2 in the cake. That's a total of 12 teaspoons. 12! After 12 teaspoons, I thought "maybe the flavor will come out after I bake the cake and give the frosting some time to mellow out." After baking the birthday cake and icing it, everyone's reaction was that there was almost no almond flavor whatsoever... in a cake where almond extract is the main source of flavor. Totally terrible. It is truly unfortunate that a cake I spent about 4 hours baking for a birthday had absolutely no flavor.
So, I end my little rant by telling you please avoid spending time and money on this product and get McCormick which I had used last time on the cake and ended up fantastic. This is what I get for trying to spend less on a truly inferior product.
DO NOT RECOMMEND. AVOID AT ALL COST!
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From the manufacturer
Trust the flavor of Watkins Extracts
Watkins Extracts deliver pure flavor made from natural flavors in trend-forward flavors. They are perfect for desserts, drinks and more!
- No Artificial Colors
- Non-GMO Certified*
- No Corn Syrup
- Gluten Free
- Made in the U.S.A.
*Watkins products are certified as Non-GMO as of 08/13/17 with certification ID: C0250498-NGMOHNG-2
Crafted in the USA Since 1868...Naturally
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Vanilla ExtractsWatkins award-winning Vanilla is recognized by loyal customers for generations because of quality ingredients and attention to detail. |
Pure and Organic ExtractsWatkins Pure and Organic extracts are made from natural oils, so they are free of artificial colors and flavors. |
Extracts and FlavorsWatkins Extracts and Flavors are all backed by the same expertise that has made Watkins Vanilla a choice of generations. |
Value Size ExtractsYour favorite Watkins Extracts in a value sized bottle. Perfect for all baking enthusiasts and treat lovers. |
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| Vanilla Extracts | Pure Extracts | Extracts and Flavors | Organic Extracts | Value Size Extracts | |
| Watkins extracts and flavorings contain high quality ingredients and are the choice of generations | Baking Vanilla available in 1 oz., 2 oz., 4 oz., 8 oz., 11 oz., 32 oz. or 1 gal. Bottles. Baking Vanilla, Pure Vanilla, or Vanilla Flavor extracts | Almond, Anise, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Coffee, Lemon, Lime, Mint, Orange, Peppermint | Banana, Bubble Gum, Butter, Butter Vanilla, Caramel, Chai, Cherry, Coconut, Cream Cheese, Hazelnut, Maple, Maple Bacon, Pistachio, Pumpkin Spice, Raspberry, Red Velvet, Root Beer, Rum, Strawberry, Clear Vanilla | Almond, Pure Vanilla, Lemon | Great for large baking and cooking needs. In Vanilla, Almond, Lemon |
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| Food Colorings | Sprinkles | Decorating Sugars | |
| Watkins food coloring is free from artificial colors and made by nature | Free from artificial colors and made by nature. Derived from pure vegetable juice, turmeric and spirulina extract | Free from artificial dyes, making them the perfect partner for Watkins Natural Food Coloring | Made with natural coloring, Watkins sugars and sprinkles are vibrant without using FD&C colors |
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Customer reviews
I make a delicious lemon loaf with lemon extract and it’s way cheaper to buy this big bottle on Amazon than repeatedly buy small bottles at your local store. I highly recommend if you have a good use for lemon extract. The size though is quite big - so be prepared… picture shows a Costco vanilla vs this 32 ounce lemon extract.
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