Homemade Vanilla Extract

Let’s talk VANILLA! From quality to where to source your beans to how to get the best use out of all the beans. From extract to desserts....

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Vanilla Bean Buttercream

Vanilla Bean Cake

Iced Vanilla Bean Coffee

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[Soapartisan]

I use 12 madagascar beans in a 1.75 liter bottle of vodka and it makes a deep, rich extract that keeps on giving just refill with more vodka as you use up the extract. I infuse for 18 months up to 2 years then decant to another bottle then refill the same bottle with beans for another 2 years . I have beans that are 6 yrs old that still infuse deep, rich vanilla .

[huktonlife]

I love your video. I just joined a vanilla bean co-op as well and my order hasn't arrived yet. I ordered Madagascar Bourbon and I'm so excited to make my own vanilla extract! I'm so happy to hear you call it 'caviar'. Some videos call it 'beans' or 'seeds' I guess by rights they are seeds but 'caviar' is more classy :) I'm loving how well you explained the entire process. I think I have enough time to decide what carrier I want to use. I've seen vodka, spiced rum, bourbon, rum....the ideas are endless. Thank you for sharing your video with us new 'beanies'. :)

[RoseAtwater]

Love this Wendy! I've tried a few alcohols and our favorite is gold rum or bourbon. And it's been a while, but I think I tried Tahitian, Mexican and Madagascar beans and we liked the Madagascar best.

[fludrbywest]

Your doing great love your video❣️
I would cut in half and split the beans, to put in those jars . But really use taller bottles 😁 by FD standards. It’s 1 oz of vanilla bean to 8oz of alcohol !
Btw - I use a coffee bean grinder to grind my spent vanilla bean 🎉 to make the sugar.

[AFairytaleFlavor]

Love this, I've always wanted to make this at home. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[Jennifr]

Those crappy ones are still fine for using; they'll plump up in the alcohol. When you're done with your beans, do not throw them away! Put in a jar, cover with alcohol. Sticking with whatever alcohol you picked, as you have more "spent" beans, just keep adding the beans to the jar and keep all covered. This will slowly become your Mother Jar. Keep this going. Over the years, you can throw ANY type beans in there, and you'll end up with a wonderful formula that has a unique flavor! 👌

You can also do other things with them, but keep in alcohol until you pull it out and grind them up or whatever.

[homeatthehollow]

I make my own as well. Thank you for the inspiration

[wvawelcomesyou]

u can use apple cider vingar instead of booze, i am going to use Absolute vodka here soon

[catmom]

I use bourbon & am very happy with it.

[ezp]

Great quality, great price but she doesn't tell us where she got them from... GREAT!!!

[tree]

What am I doing wrong if the vanilla beans start to mold in the vodka

[ezp]

Did she ever say exactly where she buys the Vanilla Beans from??

[donhgr]

LOL next time 3 beans cut them in half and slice them to open one side put them in the jar and use wax paper between jar and lid let sit turning twice a week for one year. Way to many beans

[auraballoon]

I call bullshit on that two half beans being sold at grocery store. Yes they are old but they are not sold like that.