Can I make shortening at home?

Yes! With just two ingredients, making your own shortening at home is so easy!

What are the ingredients in shortening?

Homemade shortening is made from coconut oil and a secondary oil, such as olive or canola oil.

How long does homemade shortening last?

Homemade shortening will last 2-3 months when stored in an airtight container in the fridge and up to 1 year when stored in the freezer.

How to Make Shortening (aka Crisco) at Home

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Make your own shortening at home with 2 ingredients! It’s not only simple, but completely vegan and gluten-free!

Author: Amy B.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cup 1x

Ingredients

2/3 cup coconut oil

1/3 cup secondary oil, such as olive or canola

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Instructions

Melt the coconut oil over a double boiler or in microwave over 30 second increments. Once melted, let cool.

Add secondary oil and mix until well incorporated.

Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid, at least 1 hour.

Use as shortening when baking. Enjoy!

Notes

Note – Do not let the coconut oil cool until solid! It must be as close to room temperature as possible in order to properly mix in the secondary oil.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 54
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 6.3g
Saturated Fat: 3.8g
Carbohydrates: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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