Guest guest Posted May 4, 2002 Report Share Posted May 4, 2002 A month or two ago, we had questions on substituting other things for alcohol in recipes. I just saw this on one of my other lists and thought I would post it here to help folks out. * Exported from MasterCook * Alcohol Substitutes 1 Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- ***** NONE ***** 2 T Grand Marnier or other orange flavored liqueur= 2 T orange juice & 1/2 t. orange extract OR 2 T orange juice concentrate 2 T rum or brandy=1/2 to 1 tsp rum or brandy extract OR 2 T water, white grape juice or apple juice 2 T Amaretto or other almond-flavored liqueur=1/4 to 1/2 tsp almond extract 2 T bourbon=1 to 2 tsp vanilla extract 2T sherry=1 to 2 tsp vanilla extract or 2 T pineapple or orange juice 2 T Kahlua or other coffee or chocolate-flavored liqueur=1/2 to 1 tsp chocolate extract plus 1/2 to 1 tsp instant coffee in 2 T water 1/4 C or more port, sweet sherry, rum, brandy or fruit-flavored liquor=equal measure of unsweetened orange juice or apple juice + 1 ts of corresponding flavored extract or vanilla extract 1/4C or more white wine=equal measure of white grape juice, veg broth, non-alcoholic wine. If using non-alcoholic wine, add T of vinegar to cut sweetness 1/4C or more red wine= equal measures of red grape juice, cranberry juice, cider, veg broth, flavored vinegar or nonalcoholic wine. If using non-alcoholic wine, add T of vinegar to cut sweetness - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Alcohol Substitutes 2 Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Information Information & Tips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- ***** NONE ***** KIRSCH: Syrup or juice from black cherries, raspberries, boysenberries, currants, grapes or cherry cider. COGNAC: Juice from peaches, apricots or pears. COINTREAU: Orange juice, or frozen orange juice concentrate. CREME DE MENTHE: Spearmint extract or oil of spearmint diluted with a little water or grapefruit juice. RED BURGUNDY: Grape juice WHITE BURGUNDY: White grape juice CHAMPAGNE: Ginger Ale CLARET: Grape or currant juice, or syrup from cherry cider. FLAMBE'S OR FLAMING DESSERTS: The only substitute that might be used is a sugar cube soaked in lemon extract, then set atop a dessert and burned. BEER OR ALE: white grape juice, or gingerale BRANDY: Apple cider, peach or apricot syrup. RUM: Pineapple juice or syrup flavored with almond extract. SHERRY: Orange or pineapple juice. RED WINE: (unsweet) water, " beef " bouillon or consommé, tomato juice (plain or diluted), diluted cider vinegar, or red wine vinegar, liquid drained from mushrooms. WHITE WINE: (unsweet) water, " chicken " bouillon or consommé, ginger ale, white grape juice, diluted cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, liquid from canned mushrooms. NOTE*** To cut sweetness of the syrups, dilute with water. Also use flavor extracts for interesting flavors. When alcohol is used in a recipe, it is generally used for one of two reasons; as a flavor enhancer in cooking, or as a meat tenderizer in marinades. A variety of other foods do have the same properties as alcohol in cooking and marinating and can be easily substituted in any recipe. Here are a few suggestions: MARINADES: Substitute for 1 cup of alcohol with: 1 cup of citrus juice, Lemonade, Pineapple or Orange Juice. 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice or orange juice. 1 cup of tomato juice diluted by 1/4 with water or vinegar. 1/2 cup of light soy sauce and 1/2 cup of citrus juice. 1/2 cup of light soy sauce and 2 TBLS of oil. 1 cup of teriyaki sauce 1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar FOR COOKING: Non-alcoholic cooking sherry Non-alcoholic cooking wine Raspberry extract (instead of Brandy) Or you can burn the alcohol out of the liquor by heating the liquor in a pan and carefully lighting a match - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Alcohol Substitution Dieting Recipe By : Low Fat Ways To Cook Desserts Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- ***** NONE ***** If a recipe calls for: 2 T amaretto - - substitute 1/4 - 1/2 tsp almond flavored extract* 2 T bourbon or sherry - - substitute 1 - 2 tsp vanilla extract* 2 T brandy or rum - - substitute 1/2 - 1 tsp brandy or rum extract* 2 T Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur - substitute 2 T unsweetened orange juice concentrate OR 2 T orange juice and 1/2 tsp orange extract 2 T Kahlua or other coffee- or chocolate-flavored liqueur - substitute 1/2 - 1 tsp chocolate extract plus 1/2 - 1 tsp instant coffee in 2 T water 1/4 cup or more brandy, port wine, rum, sweet sherry or fruit-flavored liqueur - - substitute Equal measure of unsweetened orange juice or apple juice plus 1 tsp of corresponding flavored extract or vanilla extract 1/4 cup or more red wine - - substitute Equal measure of red grape juice or cranberry juice 1/4 cup or more white wine - - substitute Equal measure of white grape juice or apple juice *Water, milk, white grape juice, or apple juice may be added to get the specified amount of liquid (for recipes in which liquid amount is crucial). >Reggie Dwork <reggie - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RisaG Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health. 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