Peppermint Creams - need to find peppermint extract!

MrsTinks

Ok thanks to the lovely Good Housekeeping mag I have added peppermint creams to my list of "must makes" alas... where the heck do I get peppermint extract from! I can find Peppermint flavouring in tesco but none of my local healthfood stores or craft shops or even lakeland has extract! HEEEEEEEELP!

nykied

You can buy it from Steenbergs' shop online : http://www.steenbergs.co.uk/product/379/peppermint-extract-organic/23/14

or there's some on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peppermint-Extract-(Organic)-100ml-Bottle---Steenbergs_W0QQitemZ310156293492QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=149417812313&rvr_id=149417812313&cguid=f12d90e312a0a0aa17d63886fffedf13

Not a clue where a physical shop sells it though...

MrsTinks

thanks nykied - I saw the ones online but it seemed a lot with postage on top too
I'm guessing it SHOULD be peppermint extract for peppermint creams and that flavouring won't do? *sigh* me and my grand ideas

SUESMITH_2

i would just use the peppermint flavouring in the correct proportions and not worry about it

CupOfChai

I'm sure I've used peppermint essence or flavouring, rather than extract, to make peppermint creams and they were fine

nykied

This recipe on Channel 4 calls for peppermint flavouring or oil: http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes/peppermint-creams-recipe_p_1.html

I'd just use the flavouring and keep tasting it as it may need more flavouring than extract.

Eliza_2

I've also used the flavouring that you can get in any supermarket, it works fine.

MrsTinks

Thanks gang! I will give it a go and see how they come out I have Orange Extract and Lemon extract too so will make Orange creams but no idea if Lemon creams would work or what I could use that for LOL

Will let you know how my creams work out!

Vaila

i only use peppermint essence and as far as im concerned they taste lovely, why spend more when you dont need to ?