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Homemade Vanilla Extract


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February 28, 2011
Homemade vanilla extract in a glass bottle.

Ingredients:

  • 1 quart of good 80-proof brandy
  • 2 vanilla beans, split

Directions:

Add the two split vanilla beans to the brandy. Cork it/put lid back on. Let sit for 2 months before using.

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By Irishwitch from Aurora, CO

 
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October 9, 2009

Vanilla extract gets expensive if you bake a lot and, with the holidays approaching, there is always that annoying discovery of an empty extract bottle.

 
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October 8, 2019

Vanilla extract is a welcome gift any time of the year, and especially during the holidays. The instant pot decreases the waiting time to use the vanilla extract from 2 months to about 2 weeks. Homemade extract is significantly cheaper than store-bought.

Instant Pot Vanilla Extract - ready to use in 2 weeks

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July 27, 2009

I want to purchase vanilla beans to make my own vanilla extract. I do not like imitation vanilla. I'm not sure of the quantity of beans to purchase so I was wondering what are other uses for these beans?

By Judy from Mt. Pleasant, MI

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July 29, 20090 found this helpful

Various recipes here to choose from ;-) I am not sure what you would be able to use the beans for after you make the extract though :-(

tipnut.com/.../

 
August 2, 20090 found this helpful

You leave the beans in the extract so you can make more! They will not go bad as the alcohol serves as a preservative. When I make it I use a 1/2 pint of vodka or very good brandy. Split 3 vanilla beans longwise but not all of the way through. Add to the liquor & shake. Put the bottle where you will see it & shake well a few times a week. It will take 2 to 6 months (sometimes longer) for your vanilla to 'make'.

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I made 2 bottles for my own use because when the 1st bottle gets low I can add more liquor to it & still have homemade vanilla to use while the 1st one 'makes' again. You can use the vanilla beans over & over again. So far, I have used the 1st bottle for 4 years, & the 2nd for 3 years. I have made a lot of homemade vanilla for Christmas & housewarmings & always get raves!

 
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July 27, 2009

I always make my own Vanilla extract. It's much tastier and when I make in bulk, I give away the extra as Christmas gifts in bottles I get at the dollar store. Just go to the liquor store and buy a fifth of Everclear. Buy 3 vanilla beans, split them down the middle and open a bit and drop them in the bottle.

 
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April 21, 2008

Has anyone made their own Vanilla Extract? I read somewhere that you can soak Vanilla beans in Rum and that does it, but I am wondering if anyone has had experience with this and what the proportions would be?

 
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