Can you substitute lemon zest or peel for lemon extract and if so what is the exchange?

Lemon Extract vs. Peel

They are not exchangable. The lemon extract is a condesed version of lemon flavor and the flavor in te zest is just from the oil in the skin. I would add a few tablespoons of lemon juice and double the zest though, that should give a good lemony flavour.

 

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