Comments on: DIY Pure Vanilla Extract

By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 11:50:31 +0000

This looks great, Allie! I may give this a try for Christmas presents. I have very fond memories of those Thanksgivings and walks to Warrenton. I remember hearing all about that vanilla too;).

By: Allie

Allie — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 01:00:51 +0000

In reply to JP. I did, JP. If you use a smaller quantity of vodka, just adjust the vanilla beans down accordingly. This makes a delicious, strong vanilla extract that I've been using in all my fall baking with great results.

By: JP

JP — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:51:28 +0000

You used all 1/4 lb of vanilla beans for 1 quart of vodka?

By: Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet

Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:35:00 +0000

I’ve been making my own vanilla extract for a couple of years now and I’ll never go back – homemade is the best!

By: Allie

Allie — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:22:17 +0000

In reply to Carina Spring. That's so funny, Carina. Yeah, what does that say for the other more adventurous flavors???? xo

By: Marye

Marye — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:58:55 +0000

I love making my own extracts! Unfortunately I don’t usually think about it until I need the extract, then it’s too late!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:07:32 +0000

It’s so smart to make your own! I’ve been meaning to learn how to, so thank you for this recipe!

By: Allie

Allie — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:24:23 +0000

In reply to Karen @ On the Banks of Salt Creek.

Hey Karen – I’ve heard several times that inexpensive vodka works just fine. And I don’t recommend trying to reuse the vanilla bean pods. I did just that as an experiment this past summer – I couldn’t bring myself to throw away those pricey vanilla beans. The second time around they yielded the lightest ever vanilla, not really vanilla at all. So next, I made a really strong batch, and every time I use a little of the strong stuff in a recipe, I add back in from the weak bottle. (Couldn’t part with the weak stuff either…can you see how I might have pack-rat tendencies???)

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:09:25 +0000

I had no idea it was so easy to make vanilla extract! I go through a lot of it and it is so pricey.

By: Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:42:51 +0000

Are you a mind reader? The other day I was at the store buying Pure Vanilla Extract and I totally thought to myself, “One of these days I have to try making my own”. And POOF here you are posting this! Crazy. I have NO clue why I have never tried my hand at making my own… but obviously that is going to change now that you saved the day and provided me a handy-dandy recipe! 🙂 YAY to that! Pinned! Cheers, lovely lady! Hope you are having a week as fabulous as you! xo