How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract | With a Speed Hack!

All you need are two ingredients to make amazing Homemade Vanilla Extract. So much better than most store-bought versions! I'm showing you the traditional way to make it with a SPEED hack so you can whip some up in no time at all! This recipe is incredibly easy to make and you can make a large batch for the perfect homemade edible gift. It takes less than 10 minutes to start a batch of vanilla extract, and then it’s hands-off as you let the vanilla beans infuse with the vodka.

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[madeinlombok]

Hello, im vanilla farmer from indonesia, thanks your video really help us for know how using our vanilla beans, we only know how to plant it 😀

[allistar]

some tips from someone’s been making vanilla extract for a few years:
- For a single-fold extract, use 1 oz of beans per 1 cup of alcohol (i.e. 8 oz). For double-fold, use 2 oz of beans per 1 cup
- Use 80-100 proof alcohol
- I’d recommend using a neutral spirit (like vodka, or a grain alcohol diluted with distilled water) before diving off into using rum, whiskey, etc. this is because using a neutral spirit will yield the most pure “vanilla” flavor. If you use rum, it’ll taste like… well, rum + vanilla
- If not using the heat method, wait a few months (at least 6) if you really want your extract to taste truly vanilla-y

[sanlewis]

I made homemade vanilla, orange, lemon and peppermint extracts for Christmas gifts 2 years ago, they were a HIT!!! I bought my amber bottles on Amazon and I made my labels on my Cricut machine! Simple and fun gift idea!!! Even my son and his girlfriend loved helping - we had an assembly line going!!! LOVE!!!!

[crystalsnavely]

Your videos have inspired me to start baking! I have made so many of your recipes and my family just cannot get enough. ♥️

[valerievalentova]

John, you're literally the best teacher-baker mix I know, you explain everything so well with attention to detail, the recipe always turns out right! Thank you!

[Craxin]

Man, the joy you are having doing these projects is infectious. Looking forward to more!

[mirandacouey]

I have been making extracts for a little over a year now. I absolutely love them.

[Jeyricho]

I like to put the spent bean pods from vanilla that I've used in baking in a bottle. I think the necessary beans per cup increases pretty drastically because there's less seeds per bean, but I think it's a great way to recycle.

[alilove]

Wow, you always giving us some vital information and instructions. I can say personally for me I am so grateful you share your videos. Just learning how to make a lot out of scratch is just amazing. I was never taught on how to create from scratch and your videos have helped me learn so much and accomplish my own personal baking goals. I always have my pen and paper ready to take notes :) Thank You so much John for all your hardwork, your videos, your kind words, and encouragement.

[delilahboa]

John that was such an interesting, great tutorial, thank you so much. I’m learning endlessly from you. Thank you for sharing all your incredible knowledge with us, l love your channel and really appreciate all you do to pass on this amazing hobby to so many of us, with love from the UK xx🇬🇧💕xx

[megharms]

I made several pints for gifts two Christmas' s ago..used spiced rum and let it sit for at least 18 months. After the 18 months, I added 3 more vanilla beans to each of my pints. Then I let them sit, shaking them about once a week for the next couple of months. IT IS AMAZING! PLAN AHEAD, Best vanilla ever!

[roderickwilliams]

I’m definitely trying this. Your videos are always helpful and easy to follow. Thank you!

[tomdececco]

John - you are not only informative but you truly entertaining - thanks for another Amazing video 👏👏

[betsyward]

Really good video on this topic. Actually the BEST I’ve watched. You are concise and got to the alcohol to bean ratio right away. THANK YOU!!!

[coldcasespecialist]

My friend has vanilla beans, like more than I can even imagine, growing on his farm in Oahu. He started making vanilla bean paste and extracts last year and leaves the extracts six months. O. M. G. I can’t explain how amazing it is. He uses bourbon.

[NaelTerab]

Thank you for teaching us this and many other amazing recipes. I really appreciate you and all that you do. I hope everything is ok! 🤗

[goodnplenty]

I just want to try everything you make! Can't wait to get your book, keep up the great work! 💜💜💜

[nevertime]

Love your videos John! You're awesome, this sounds like an incredibly fun project!

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I absolutely adore you John! Everybody select the option to toss a few bucks as thanks for such great content! We need to support great people who are amazing and knowledgeable in what they do!

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You are literally the key to my success in the kitchen!