# DIY Lavender Extracts This Tutorial Teaches You How to Turn Dried Lavender into Oil By M | Published 2014-07-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-extract References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/10760-how-to-make-vanilla-and-lavender-extracts-at-home) & [food52](http://food52.com) Blog Food52 teaches you how to make homemade [lavender extract](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-cheese) in the comfort of your own kitchen with this super simple how-to. Now you can have freshly made lavender flavor to add to your baked goodies whenever you'd like. This all natural lavender oil is a great substitute to a store bought version. Not only is this oil all-natural, it has a much more flavorful scent and taste that is great for baking. To make this [aromatic extract](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-oil-maker), begin by placing a handful dried lavender inside a [bottle of two cups of vodka](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-oil-vodka). Seal the bottle and store it in a cool place for one to two months. The vodka will extract the flavor from the lavender as the alcohol content dilutes over time leaving you with a deliciously floral extract for baking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Homemade Extracts:** Creating homemade extracts has the potential to disrupt the traditional extracts market by providing consumers with an all-natural, customizable, and potentially cost-effective alternative. - **DIY Food Flavoring:** DIY food flavoring has the potential to change the way individuals bake and cook by providing them with full control over the ingredients and flavors in their food. - **Natural and Handcrafted Ingredients:** There is a growing demand for natural and handcrafted ingredients in the food industry, which presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate and cater to this market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage the growing interest in homemade and natural ingredients by offering unique and specialty products that cater to this market. - **DIY and Home Cooking:** DIY and home cooking industries can provide tutorials, online workshops, and classes for individuals looking to create homemade extracts or other natural food flavorings at home. - **Herbal and Natural Products:** The herbal and natural products industry can create specialized extracts and oils for individuals who want natural and organic alternatives to traditional flavorings and extracts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floral-Infused Donut Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-lavender-doughnut-baking-mix.md) - [Soothing Lavender Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soothing-lavender-diffuser.md) - [Botanical Violet-Hued Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-lavender-vodka.md) - [DIY Fragrance Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragrance-oils-1.md) - [Alcohol-Free Lavender Bitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-free-cocktail-bitters.md) - [Provence-Inspired Diffuser Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacation-in-provence.md) - [Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extracts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-fold-alcohol-free-bourbon-vanilla.md) - [Olive Oil-Infused Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/58-and-co.md) - [Bake-Ready Blueberry Extracts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccormick.md)