Caroline's Apricot Essence is an oil-based flavouring that delivers a bright, fruity apricot character without the issues associated with alcohol-based extracts. The oil carrier blends seamlessly into buttercream and ganache without causing chocolate to seize or mixtures to separate, making it a practical choice for a wide range of baking applications. Key Details Size: 25ml Type: Oil-based flavouring Concentration: Highly concentrated — a little goes a long way Suitable for: Buttercream, ganache, white chocolate, baked goods, slices Brand: Caroline's Best For Apricot buttercream on sponge cakes and celebration cupcakes Fruit-flavoured white chocolate truffles and bark Apricot-scented ganache for filled chocolates and tarts Adding a stone-fruit note to muffins, slices, and loaf cakes Frequently Asked Questions How much Caroline's essence should I use? Start with 1/4 to 1/2 tsp per cupcake batch or per 500g of buttercream. Oil-based essences are highly concentrated, so it is best to start with less and adjust to taste. What's the difference between an essence and an extract? Oil-based essences like Caroline's use an oil carrier rather than alcohol. This makes them a better choice for chocolate, ganache, and buttercream — alcohol-based extracts can cause chocolate to seize and may create separation in fat-based mixtures. Browse our full range of baking essences and flavourings and essences at Baking Pleasures.
