Making Double Fold Vanilla Extract at Home | Easy and Delicious!

Homemade vanilla extract is super easy to make at home! Join me in the kitchen while I make a double-fold batch of vanilla extract using Indonesian Grade A Vanilla Beans using White Rum and Everclear.

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[pianistpeter.]

Homemade vanilla extract is so vastly better than storebought, it makes me doubt whether what I used to buy was real.

[cindygrammer]

I've been wanting to make vanilla extract for a good while now! After researching, I'm ready to dive in head first! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and encouraging beginners!!😊🍾

[JjJackson-fv]

Thank you so much for your informed skills and experience with making real vanilla extract. This is a whole new All together. To accustomed to prepare convenience foods. This was enlightening thank you so very much. See you next time.

[CapturingWonderland]

This is such a great resource! Thanks for the shout-out. I can't believe it took me this long to comment on this video haha. I am going to have to give double fold a go this time around!

[Joel-McConnell]

You want 70 proof alcohol for the very best results. It's the water that extracts the vanilla, the alcohol is the

[Annielee]

I've been buying vanilla beans off eBay for $49 lb with free shipping and handling. I've purchased 5 pounds so far and couldn't be happier.

[jcsingle]

Use a vacuum sealer to remove the air in the jar. Open and seal them over the course of 8 weeks.

[betty-louseager]

I learned after using 151 rum was not a good choice in alcohol for me. It took a couple years for that alcohol smell to tone down. And a couple pounds of beans too. It does make bake goods taste great. I didn't do individual bottles either.

[debhallman]

What difference does the higher percentage alcohol make? I've been making mine for years with straight organic vodka without Everclear. I'm interested in how this changes the batch. Thanks

[barbmakortoff]

Would you still have that alcohol blending chart as it no longer seems to be on the Indri’s site & would you share it?

[wildheart]

The higher the alcohol level(proof), The more likely the vanilla beans will freeze. Not give off its flavors. Keeping it at 70-80 proof has been found to be more ideal. Changing times produces more knowledge.

[daveb-dt]

you might think about putting some wax paper or parchment paper between your lid and contents so you don't get a metallic flavor ...

[KowalskiMountain]

What's your favorite vanilla extract combo?

[GalloPazzesco]

lol, thanks for the video but why kind of "chemistry" takes place when you mix the two spirits .... other than evaporation?

[HeartlandFamilyDesigns]

You absolutely do NOT need to increase the ABV to 100 proof. 70-80 is best.

[Stargazer]

All of that seems really unnecessary. You can use any alcohol as long as it is 80 proof. The best and most popular choices are vodka, bourbon, brandy, or rum. Vodka is the most versatile because it has a neutral flavor. You also don’t need to use the fat, thick (grade A) beans. The less expensive, brittle ones (also known as grade B vanilla beans) work just as well.

[rebeccadees]

I made mine a year ago using 80 proof vodka and grade b Madagascar vanilla beans and used their recipe. I made mine 9/22/2022 and it’s now 12/26/2023. It smells and tastes to strong of alcohol. How do I fix this? I’m so disappointed.