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DIY Vanilla Extract
from Mary's Real Food Cookbook
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| This will soon be Vanilla Extract! |
1 – 750ml bottle of Vodka, rum, or brandy
(80 proof = 40% alcohol)
12 – vanilla beans
Directions:
Remove approximately 1/2 cup of vodka to make room for the vanilla beans. Slice each vanilla bean lengthwise along one entire side of the bean. Place the beans in the vodka bottle, replace the lid, and shake.
Shake the vanilla once/week to agitate the beans and speed the extraction process. Your vanilla should be ready in 6-8 weeks.
*Don’t throw away those vanilla beans.*
Reuse them to make more vanilla extract!
When the vanilla is ready I'll bottle them up in something like these:
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thanks for linking this in Mary. Cheers
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the party Carole!
DeleteI made my own vanilla extract last year and would never go back to store bought!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing! Thanks Maureen!
DeleteI have been doing this for about 5 years. It's so much better and so simple to do!
ReplyDeleteI mentioned the recipe to a few of my friends and they just could not believe it was so easy!
DeleteThat is so cool!!!
ReplyDeleteThey make great gifts!
DeleteGreat idea for a gift - thanks for sharing :) Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Stephanie
Thanks Stephanie! Most of the current batch will go as gifts.
DeleteHi Mary, I may be very interested in vanilla extract but I would not know what to use it for after I have made it. Is it used in baking such as cookies? Thanks! Esther Norine Designs
ReplyDeleteEsther, you can use it in any recipe that calls for vanilla extract. Baking or even eggnog
DeleteHi Mary, I'm your new follower and you have a lovely blog. Looking forward to reading your recipes.
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Thanks! Following back and have a great weekend!
DeleteI've been really wanting to try this out! It's on my list but I haven't gotten to it just yet :) Great Christmas presents!
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Tammy
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Even though it takes a few weeks until it's ready, the color is amazing after only 3 days! Great gift idea!
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ReplyDeleteAlso I'm going to have a good time looking through your archives.
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Have a great weekend!
thanks for linking this in again Mary. Cheers
ReplyDeleteYum! I've never made vanilla, but I've made vanilla sugar. Now I need to try this! Thank you for posting it!
ReplyDeleteVanilla sugar is amazing! Definitely try the vanilla!
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This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Hop. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks Katherine! I love your party!
DeleteWe had a friend that did this for us last year as a Christmas gift and we love it! She left a couple of bean pods in our bottle so that we can add more vodka when we run out. I've replenished once and it tasted just as good as the first batch that she gave us. Part of the charm is the bottle I think :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely looking for just the right bottle! Thanks Marty!
DeleteWhat a very cool idea! I had never heard of this but a friend just gave me some real vanilla extract this week. Nice to know I can reuse the vanilla :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by Heidi!
DeleteI always omit the vanilla in a recipe because the commercial stuff tastes awful. BUT, I will have to try this recipe.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the recipe and linking at Foodie Friends Friday
Joanne/Winelady Cooks
If it's labeled artificial vanilla it has some NASTY ingredients in it! You can read it here:
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Thanks for stopping by Joanne!
This is something I want to do as a Christmas gift. Stopping by from the blog hop! New follower on GFC.
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Thanks Lisette! Following back. These are great Christmas gifts. I'm hosting a giveaway for Christmas here:
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need to try this thanks :) thanks for sharing with us at welcome to the weekend hop....
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! The Vanilla is delicious!
DeleteI've wanted to make my own vanilla for Christmas gifts the last two years, but forgot in time to do so. There's always next year :)
ReplyDeletePaula, there is still time! The color is amazing after only 3 days. You could easily make a smaller recipe with 1 or 2 vanilla beans in a smaller bottle. It's definitely worth it!
DeleteI like the way they look in the bottles!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie!
DeleteThank you for linking up. I think you have convinced all of us to make our own vanilla extract:)
DeleteA very useful recipe! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Cindy
Hi Mary:) One of my friends that works at whole foods explained to me how to make my own vanilla extract. It is amazing how easy it is with a little patience. I have yet to make my own but will someday! Love your website, just found you through Sincerely, Paula's Weekend Blog Hop. Followed you on Bloglovin and look forward to getting your posts. xoxo Nicole from www.heartbeatcompanies.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSuch a great gift idea. I love using my homemade vanilla, is smells so good. Thanks for sharing on Super Sweet Saturday.
ReplyDeleteSteph
swtboutique.blogspot.com
my vanilla has been in the bottle for a year and it still tastes too much like vanilla flavored vodke. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get this for christmas. I use vanilla a lot when i bake & this would be perfect! I'm stopping by from the weekend blog hop, and im a new follower via Bloglovin. i hope your having a great weekend!
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ReplyDeleteWow this is so easy. I never would have guessed. Thank you for sharing at my Our Favorite Things Link Party.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome I thought you might have to make them in the smaller bottles, but this makes it perfect to try! Thanks for sharing how you do it. Visiting from DearCreatives.com
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to make my own vanilla (I already have the beans). This post is reminding me to get on the stick and make some! Thanks for sharing on the homemade holiday party.
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Thanks for the tutorial, and thanks for sharing at Sweet Saturday!!
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