Vanilla Extract Recipe
You can make your own Vanilla Extract!
Three items – Vanilla beans, clear alcohol and time. All you need is time for it to extract the vanilla into your bourbon or vodka or rum. Really that’s it! I prefer vodka for a clearer taste of vanilla bean.
With the rising prices for real vanilla extract, this is a great trick worth learning.
I was lucky to be introduced by my friend Aubrie, her aunt has been making it for years and sent some to Aubrie while she was living with us. We tried the bourbon vanilla and wow that was amazing – we actually drank it in a cocktail. Then I used the amber bottle that has 6 vanilla pods so I added vodka and made some vanilla extract! Wait for 3 to 6 months and voila Real Vanilla Extract!
Vanilla Beans
Vanilla Beans are sourced from different areas in the world from vanilla orchids. I have been to Zanzibar Island, Africa Spice tour where they grow vanilla beans. Madagascar is the most popular USA imported vanilla – 78% comes form Madagascar) than Uganda and Indonsian, Tahitian is also popular online. Many prefer these over Mexican vanilla bean taste. The USA grows some vanilla in its most southern states. Get a good source since you can use them over and over again upto 5 times.
Which diet is this Vanilla Extract Recipe are suitable for?
Vegan – Yes
Gluten-free – Yes
Dairy-free – Yes
Egg-free – Yes.
Nut-free – Yes
Paleo and Keto friendly – Yes does contain alcohol!
Quick to make!
ENJOY!
How to store Vanilla Extract
Storing in the amber bottle for as long as it takes to use it. Actually if you use an amber or clear glass container – store in a dark, cool location. Enjoy.
Pair (used in) this with:
Easy Dairy Free CUSTARD! – this would be amazing on the side with these pancakes – yes please!
Coconut Yogurt Cream – on the side!
Double Chocolate Truffles these are dairy free and absolutely dreamy truffles!
How to make this Vanilla Extract Recipe fool proof?
You can use a clear jar if you keep it in the dark. I prefer to use an amber jar. Amber jar for vanilla extract gives light protection (from harmful UV rays that can break down the aromatic compounds), maintaining the extract’s rich flavor and aroma.
Amber jar or clear jar should be stored in a dark, cool place.
Great recipes made with Vanilla Extract!
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RECIPE
Vanilla Extract Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 oz vanilla beans or 28 grams
- 8 oz vodka, rum or bourbon or 227 grams
3 months time! or longer 6-12 for more fuller taste
Instructions
- Use WHOLE vanilla beans – and it will take 6 to 12 months for the vanilla extract. OR Slice the vanilla beans with scissor or knife halved along their length for vanilla extract to be ready in 3 months.
- Put the vanilla beans into the bottle, then cover with your choice of alcohol.
- Store in a cool, dry and dark location for 3 months. You can do longer like 6 to 12 months for a fuller taste.
- It's really that easy. You can reuse your vanilla beans 3-5 times for vanilla extract.
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