Fiori di Sicilia Italian Citrus, Vanilla & Floral Extract

Rodelle Fiori di Sicilia captures the essence of traditional Italian baking in a single bottle. This classic flavor, Italian for “flowers of Sicily,” combines bright citrus, lush vanilla, and delicate floral essences into one beautifully balanced extract. It adds warmth, depth, and unmistakable Italian character to cookies, cakes, breads, cocktails, and more.

• Classic Italian Flavor: Bright citrus, lush vanilla, and floral notes in a balanced liquid extract.
• Versatile: Use in cookies, cakes, shortbread, French toast, pancakes, cocktails, and smoothies.
• Size: 2 FL OZ (59 mL).
• Ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, Water, Natural Flavor.
• Gluten Free | Kosher Certified
• Substitution: Use in place of vanilla extract for a citrus-floral twist, or combine with Pure Vanilla Extract for vanilla-forward flavor with citrus undertones.
• Rodelle does not utilize peanuts or tree nuts on its production floor. Contact us for other allergen questions.

Fiori di Sicilia (Italian for “flowers of Sicily”) is a centuries-old Italian baking extract made from a traditional blend of sweet citrus, warm vanilla, and delicate floral essences. It originated in the Sicilian baking tradition and has been a staple in Italian pastry kitchens for generations, most famously as a signature flavor in panettone, colomba, and Italian Easter breads.

The flavor profile is warm and layered: you get the sweetness of vanilla first, followed by a bright citrus lift (orange and lemon), and a soft floral finish that lingers without being perfumed. It’s unlike any other baking extract as it is complex, aromatic, and instantly recognizable as Italian.

How to use it:

• Swap it for vanilla extract in any recipe for a citrus-vanilla flavor upgrade.
• Use ¼ to ½ teaspoon per batch to start off and ensure the flavor is the right fit for your recipe.
• Combine it with Pure Vanilla Extract for a vanilla-forward result with citrus undertones.
• Try a splash in French toast, pancake batter, or a simple syrup for cocktails.

Q: What is Fiori di Sicilia?
A: Fiori di Sicilia is a traditional Italian baking extract made from a blend of bright citrus (orange, lemon), vanilla, and floral essences. It’s been used in Italian pastry for centuries, most famously in panettone, and delivers a warmly complex flavor that no single extract can replicate on its own.

Q: What does Fiori di Sicilia taste like?
A: Warm and layered. Start with sweet vanilla, then a bright citrus lift, then a soft floral or botanical finish. It’s more complex than vanilla alone, and lighter than a straight citrus extract. Most bakers describe it as floral-citrus-vanilla.

Q: How much Fiori di Sicilia should I use?
A: Start with ¼ teaspoon per batch and adjust to taste. It’s very flavorful so a little goes a long way. Most recipes use ¼ to ½ teaspoon.

Q: What can I substitute for Fiori di Sicilia?
A: Combine vanilla extract + a small amount of orange extract + a drop or two of lemon extract. It approximates the profile but won’t be identical. For the real thing, Rodelle’s is the most widely available option.

Q: Is Fiori di Sicilia the same as orange extract?
A: No. Orange extract is single-note; Fiori di Sicilia is a layered blend of citrus, vanilla, and florals. The complexity is what makes it special in Italian baking.

Q: Is Rodelle Fiori di Sicilia gluten free?
A: Yes. Rodelle Fiori di Sicilia is gluten free and Kosher certified.