McCormick Pure Lemon Extract, 1 fl oz

The smell is a bit powerful and it may deter you from using it in your dishes/baking. Once it cooks though you only taste the great lemon flavor. This is the only flavor/extract that I will use for now on.

[I received a free sample of McCormick Pure Lemon Extract through the BzzAgent sampling program.] I enjoyed using this extract in lemon sugar cookies and in a pasta dish calling for lemon. I really enjoyed the extra kick of lemon it added without having to buy an entire lemon or zest a lemon. It'll be nice to have on hand for times like that, because I don't often have lemon laying around but really enjoy the flavor.

McCormick's Pure Lemon Extract is an absolute pantry essential. The flavor is bright and authentic, avoiding that artificial aftertaste common in other brands. Since a little goes a long way, it's perfect for adding a zesty kick to my cookies, cakes, and glazes. If you love to bake, this is a must-have ingredient!

I find that with lemon flavoring, it's really easy for it to be wrong and have something that lends itself more to a candy taste rather than true lemon as it is in the wild, so to speak. What I really love about this lemon extract is it very much tastes like actual lemon. I highly recommend it if that's also what you're looking for. Very easy to use, delicious, can't go wrong!

I love this extract! It is what it says pure lemon extract. I used this to make lemon cookies and they were a big hit,everyone could not believe that I only used the extract and not fresh lemon. I always buy McCormick extracts when I am concerned about the flavor or quality. They are the best for sure. I can keep this in my pantry and not have to worry about fresh lemons spoiling before I need them. I have even used this extract when I have a cold and want to have honey and lemon tea,it works great.

I usually enjoy adding a slice of lemon to my tea for extra flavor, but that's not always convenient at work. This lemon extract turned out to be a great alternative. I found it works especially well in iced tea, where it stays blended longer. In hot tea, the oils in the extract tend to separate quickly and collect on the surface, resulting in a stronger lemon flavor at the top rather than being evenly distributed throughout the drink.

We received this extract as a free product from BzzAgent. We've used this for a lemon poppyseed bread, as well as, in a soup in place of fresh lemon juice. I think this definitely works best for baking, but still added a wonderful citrus flavor into the soup. I'm not sure that I'd choose this over fresh lemon juice or zest in the future, but it has a really wonderful flavor!

Used this to make the double citrus lemon bars off McCormick's website and they were pretty good. The lemon flavor was nice and strong but not too overpowering. I do wish there was a bit more tartness but I'm overall pleased with the product and will use it again.

McCormick sent me this product for free in exchange for an unbiased, honest review. I used this lemon extract to make a pound cake and it added a nice flavor! It wasn't too strong or overpowering. This is perfect for spring and summer baking and I'm excited to find new ways to use it. I'm sure this could be used in cooking to add a little oomph! This is a great addition to my pantry.

When cooking, I generally try to use fresh ingredients for my flavorings, case and point, if I'm looking to cook/bake anything with lemon, I'd prefer to juice and zest lemons to impart that flavor. That being said, in a pinch; if I don't have the time, I'll reach for an extract. This lemon extract is pretty solid. Doesn't taste fake, so I have no problem keeping it in the cupboard for use when time is against me. Solid extract…would recommend.