Want vanilla extract at a cheaper price? Make it at home! #shorts

Making homemade vanilla extract is easier than you think and only needs two ingredients:

- 3 cups vodka (70 to 120 proof)
- 3 oz vanilla beans

[ralmc]

ONE YEAR!!! Lol that part made me so sad.

[blucie]

With the price of vanilla beans I'm going to have to remortgage my apartment

[michelesusanne]

I like using Bourbon for the liquid. Split the pod down the middle and scrap the beans along with the pods into a sealed glass container. Add 1 cup Bourbon or Vodka to every 1 ounce of pods(beans) cover beans. Store in dark area, shake every week. Wait at least 8 weeks to use, but 4-6 months is ideal. The longer brewing time allows the flavor to fully develop.

[sweetdreamweaverart]

FINALLY! Someone giving correct measurements and time for extract.

Grade is moister of bean. A grade has more water, B grade has less water and is better/Cheaper for extract.

[evademonique]

you're my favourite YouTube channel, you're like Martha Stewart, Bob Vila, and Paige Davis all rolled into one

[Bluesabara]

I forget the video this was from, but they had a bulk bottle of extract from Costco/Sam's (or you can get them during the holidays in some stores) and whenever you do use vanilla beans for a recipe, take the remains of the vanilla bean pod and put them in with the extract and top off the extract some. Over time the extract will get more vanilla-y and you won't have to wait a whole year to use it.

[drejurado]

It’s worth noting this is in fact cheaper because you have a larger quantity for a MUCH longer period of time, and your vanilla extract can always be replenished with added vodka and beans.

[littleleakyleakythere]

I got homemade vanilla extract with the beans in it as a Christmas gift and I treasure that shit like gold

[suzieqmac.]

i learned how to do this in Iceland in the early 90s! it IS the best!

[ABCDEF-molz]

I've always heard you should slice your vanilla beans to open it up and release that vanilla flavour

[kitchenmom]

I use less beans and it's still amazing. If you cut open the beans you get there faster.

[buzzyanderson]

I have done this! It’s good! I used rum instead.

[lauragrandgenett]

I make this but slice the vanilla beans longways with a sharp knife. Also have used dark spiced rum instead of vodka. Love them both. And, as you said, saves a lot of money.

[katykayy]

As you use it, refill with more vodka. Lifetime of vanilla!

[xanthgirl]

You can add flavors to the vanilla for specialty flavors. I use a margarita flavored liquid you can buy in party packs. I make cakes and the extra choice of flavors works with the simple syrups and frostings. My customers love having flavor choices for their cake ideas.

[gko]

I gave this away as a gift last Christmas to a couple people who have everything. They were thrilled. It's super yummy stuff!

[Mardon]

You can actually use it in less than a year. Obviously, the longer it sets, the better the flavor.

[mamaslittlemoments]

You can even pour out the extract and then reuse the beans with more alcohol. You can also use bourbon for added flavor.

[marzipanmango]

Years ago when vanilla beans weren't ridiculously expensive my mom used to make vanilla extract this way. She bakes a lot so we always had a bunch of bottles with beans in them in the cabinet :P She would slice them lengthwise so the seeds would also be exposed to the vodka, and it seemed to take less time to extract the flavour. I think she'd use them about 6 months after bottling? She'd also scrape the seeds from one of the beans into the dish she was making.

[deborahgrogan]

I started making my own vanilla extract about 4 years ago. I didn't begin with that many beans but have added to my supply over the years. I've made it with vodka, bourbon, and brandy. All are delicious and have different flavors. I prefer 80-90 proof; anything higher is a little boozy for me. If it does have too much you can heat it and cook off some of the alcohol. I would never buy it again!