Comments on: Homemade Vanilla Extract

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:12:20 +0000

Hi Perla! It will keep for a long time, just make sure to check the notes for how to keep it from going bad and keeping your beans submerged. 🙂

By: Perla Hicks

Perla Hicks — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:41:10 +0000

Hi! How long will the extract last once opening?

By: Lorrie MN Keating

Lorrie MN Keating — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 23:57:39 +0000

In reply to Sam.

You can. But don’t. Gin is distilled with other botanicals that will complete with the vanilla compounds – and not in a good way.

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 02:28:03 +0000

In reply to Marcelle Longstaff.

Hi Marcelle! If you are refilling a significant amount I would recommend waiting, if you just top a little bit off you’ll probably be fine to just use it next time you need it, unless you’re using it very rapidly.

By: Marcelle Longstaff

Marcelle Longstaff — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:19:19 +0000

You mention that you just top off the bottle with a bit of alcohol after a use. When you do this, does the bottle need to sit for another 3 months before use?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 02:23:26 +0000

In reply to Anneke.

Hi Anneke! I believe it will still work, but it could definitely change the flavor of the extract. 🙂

By: Anneke

Anneke — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 05:22:59 +0000

Hi Sam,
I made it with vodka and its good, love the recipy and labels. Do you think i could use gin aswell?

Kind regards Anneke

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 01:48:53 +0000

In reply to Jaclyn Mattera.

Hi Jaclyn! I don’t ever refill the whole bottle. I will just top it off from time to time so that the beans don’t dry out. How long that lasts can vary. When the extract isn’t a deep brown color any longer it’s going to be time to change the beans. 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:30:54 +0000

In reply to Patricia Tracy.

Definitely leave them in the extract, they add to the flavor of whatever you’re using the vanilla in and they leave beautiful vanilla bean specks 🙂

By: Jaclyn Mattera

Jaclyn Mattera — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:06:19 +0000

How many times can you refill the bottle with the same beans?

By: Patricia Tracy

Patricia Tracy — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 02:54:21 +0000

After the vanilla has darkened and matured, do you strain out all the tiny vanilla beans or leave in the extract?

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:34:52 +0000

In reply to Keri.

Absolutely! 🙂

By: Keri

Keri — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 02:54:52 +0000

In reply to Sam.

Can we double or triple it and put in a larger jar then divide it into smaller ones once it’s done?

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:05:37 +0000

In reply to Joy.

Hi Joy! I just fixed it and the link should now appear in right underneath the recipe. You may need to clear your browser’s cache for it to show up. 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:47:35 +0000

In reply to Joy.

Hi Joy! I’m sorry about that, I’ve fixed it now and the link is in the recipe card.

By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:38:22 +0000

Hello!
Super excited about following your recipe but didn’t see a link for the labels for the vanilla extract.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:16:56 +0000

In reply to Leah Serrano.

Hi Leah! Once a week is a good rule of thumb 🙂

By: Leah Serrano

Leah Serrano — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:01:09 +0000

Hi Sam! How often should I shake the bottles? You say occasionally but could you confirm? Once a week, once a month?
Thank you!!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:27:23 +0000

In reply to Jen.

Hi Jen! They are about 2.5 inches tall and 1.75 inches wide. 🙂

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 17:25:04 +0000

What size labels are needed for your cute template?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:44:45 +0000

In reply to Linda.

Hi Linda! I haven’t personally tried it, but I don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t work. 🙂

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:16:01 +0000

I love vanilla so much!!! I think I’ll try making my own with your recipe. Could I just put the correct ratio of vanilla beans in the whole bottle of vodka?

By: Dar

Dar — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:09:27 +0000

In reply to Tina.

You are correct in saying that you need 1/2 ounce of vanilla beans for every 4 ounces of alcohol but you can certainly use 70% alcohol. The alcohol percentage is coming from some of the best experts in vanilla extract making.

Dar

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 16 May 2022 19:44:49 +0000

In reply to Carolyn.

You can just let them sit longer. If your beans were a bit dried out it won’t be quite as potent. 🙁

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Thu, 12 May 2022 23:21:32 +0000

In reply to Kelly Stevens.

Last month l made 4/8 ounce bottles of vanilla, 3 of the bottles isn’t as strong or dark as the 4th. Should l add more vanilla pods? In January we’ll make more vanilla extract for Christmas 🎄 🎁.