WOW!!! That's surprisingly super easy. Thank you very much for the video & sharing your knowledge. But without you tasting; I don't know. LOL! You're the BEST. Take care.
You just popped into my feed🎉 We scrolled through your videos and saw a smorgasbord of scrumptious goodies! Going to try make your vanilla flavoring & give some as Christmas Gifts to a special group of friends😊😊
Seems easy enough to make! I always hated spending so much money on buying it from the store but it is definitely an essential to have in the kitchen. When you mention replenishing by just adding more alcohol, can you still use it right away or will it dilute the flavor?
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to be labelled pure single-fold vanilla extract the liquid must contain 13.35 ounces of natural vanilla beans in every gallon of alcohol. Commercial double-fold pure vanilla extract contains 23 ounces of vanilla beans per gallon of alcohol. The FDA recommends the spirit should be at least 35% alcohol (70 proof). Ideally, 40% alcohol (80 proof) should be used. For the home baker, the FDA requirements equal 0.10 ounces of vanilla beans in every 1 ounce of spirits. If you’re using average-sized vanilla beans, 6 to 8 beans equal one ounce. For plumper vanilla beans, 1 to 3 beans equal one ounce. For smaller vanilla beans, you’ll need 15 or more to make up one ounce. If you prefer to use a cup measurement, the proportions are roughly 3 whole vanilla beans per 1 cup of spirit (80 proof). Again, this depends on the size of the vanilla bean. It’s best to weigh your beans using a measuring scale to ensure you get the perfect beans-to-spirit ratio for single-fold vanilla extract. If you want a stronger vanilla flavor, double the beans you add to the same amount of alcohol for double-fold vanilla extract.
This recipe is for standard/single fold. These details are covered in the video and in the corresponding blog post :) sugarspunrun.com/make-your-own-vanilla-extract/
Where did you get the small bottles? BTW, I use a Vodka that isn't expensive but is good, I drink vodka gimlets with it: Burnett's Vodka, 40% Alcohol, 100 Proof. Cost appx $10.00 per liter, aka "a fifth". K, now bout those lil bottles ??? 😁
I actually leave the beans in the vanilla and I use it I will top it back off with more alcohol to refill the bottle. I do this when it gets about 1/2 empty. Then just keep going. It's like a perpetual bottle of vanilla. It will last several years in a cool dark place. If it does start to smell bad or get cloudy then you will need to toss it. :)
You were saying to keep the beans covered. What do you do when you start using it and it goes down. The beans won’t be covered. Should you take the beans out when it’s done ? Thank you
@@SugarSpunRun thank you, will the beans last to keep it going or do they get bad after a certain lenght of time. I really want to do this, thank you for helping!
I like to make sure mine stay submerged, but I also go through mine very quickly. If you are going to have it for a while it probably would be a good idea to remove them from the bottle when they are no longer submerged. :)
When my bottle gets about halfway empty I will add some more vodka in to make more. As long as your beans don't dry out you can keep on adding and reusing it. :)
ALL flavor extracts have booze in them. In the old days the alcohol content was labeled as such. E.g. a tiny bottle of peppermint extract was labeled as 89% by volume. That's 178 proof. Vanilla was labeled as 22-1/2% by volume. I don't see that on the bottles anymore, but only that the mixture contains alcohol.
@@xysix2548 I guess I thought they juiced vanilla beans or something haha, seems like “extract” is a misleading name it should be called vanilla liqueur
Very cool! Had no idea you could make it at home. Great idea for Christmas gifts!
Definitely an awesome gift idea! :)
Love this video ❤ you are direct and easy to listen to😅🎉Thank you!
WOW!!! That's surprisingly super easy. Thank you very much for the video & sharing your knowledge. But without you tasting; I don't know. LOL! You're the BEST. Take care.
🤣 I had more videos to film!
Awesome! Going to try this. Best wishes as always, Derek.
You just popped into my feed🎉 We scrolled through your videos and saw a smorgasbord of scrumptious goodies! Going to try make your vanilla flavoring & give some as Christmas Gifts to a special group of friends😊😊
That's a great Christmas gift! I hope you love all of the recipes. :)
Uh yes, you must taste, enjoy the fruit of your labor. Cheers 🥃
Thanks for this!
You’re welcome! Enjoy! 😊
Thank you Sugar I been waiting for that
You are so welcome
Seems easy enough to make! I always hated spending so much money on buying it from the store but it is definitely an essential to have in the kitchen. When you mention replenishing by just adding more alcohol, can you still use it right away or will it dilute the flavor?
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to be labelled pure single-fold vanilla extract the liquid must contain 13.35 ounces of natural vanilla beans in every gallon of alcohol. Commercial double-fold pure vanilla extract contains 23 ounces of vanilla beans per gallon of alcohol. The FDA recommends the spirit should be at least 35% alcohol (70 proof). Ideally, 40% alcohol (80 proof) should be used. For the home baker, the FDA requirements equal 0.10 ounces of vanilla beans in every 1 ounce of spirits. If you’re using average-sized vanilla beans, 6 to 8 beans equal one ounce. For plumper vanilla beans, 1 to 3 beans equal one ounce. For smaller vanilla beans, you’ll need 15 or more to make up one ounce. If you prefer to use a cup measurement, the proportions are roughly 3 whole vanilla beans per 1 cup of spirit (80 proof). Again, this depends on the size of the vanilla bean. It’s best to weigh your beans using a measuring scale to ensure you get the perfect beans-to-spirit ratio for single-fold vanilla extract. If you want a stronger vanilla flavor, double the beans you add to the same amount of alcohol for double-fold vanilla extract.
This recipe is for standard/single fold. These details are covered in the video and in the corresponding blog post :) sugarspunrun.com/make-your-own-vanilla-extract/
Where did you get the small bottles?
BTW, I use a Vodka that isn't expensive but is good, I drink vodka gimlets with it: Burnett's Vodka, 40% Alcohol, 100 Proof. Cost appx $10.00 per liter, aka "a fifth".
K, now bout those lil bottles ???
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@bethbartlett5692 I actually have the link to them on Amazon in the description. 😊
Thanks for sharing.
So nice thanks
After the 3+ months, do you remove the vanilla beans? And will this vanilla extract have an expiration date?
Thanks for the video! 💜💜💜
I actually leave the beans in the vanilla and I use it I will top it back off with more alcohol to refill the bottle. I do this when it gets about 1/2 empty. Then just keep going. It's like a perpetual bottle of vanilla. It will last several years in a cool dark place. If it does start to smell bad or get cloudy then you will need to toss it. :)
@@SugarSpunRun - Great, thanks for the information!
@@SugarSpunRun when you top it off, doesn’t that dilute it? Can you use it right away or do you need to let it sit for 3 months again?
Great idea love your content 🤩🙏
Thanks so much!
How do you properly clean and dry the bottles before use?
Cool thanks
You were saying to keep the beans covered. What do you do when you start using it and it goes down. The beans won’t be covered. Should you take the beans out when it’s done ? Thank you
You can leave the beans in. Once it's done completely and ready to use I will top mine off every now and then to keep the bean moist. :)
@@SugarSpunRun thank you, will the beans last to keep it going or do they get bad after a certain lenght of time. I really want to do this, thank you for helping!
do you take out the vanilla pods when you start to use them
I leave them in the jar. :)
Thanks for sharing. Question after the 3 months or so do you remove bean? Thanks
Can you refill with vodka when the say 1/2 bottle is used?
What flavor vodka it best to use? And will it taste like vodka after the 2 to 3 months?
You’ll want to use regular unflavored vodka and no it will not taste like vodka.
@@SugarSpunRun thank you
Hi Sam had a question
Once you start using your vanilla extract, should you remove the vanilla beans? I’ve heard they could get moldy. 🤔
I like to make sure mine stay submerged, but I also go through mine very quickly. If you are going to have it for a while it probably would be a good idea to remove them from the bottle when they are no longer submerged. :)
@@SugarSpunRun
Ok great to know
Thank you very much
Hi, great video.....Question. Do you remove the vanilla beans at some point?
Nope! I just continually top off the bottle with more alcohol so I have a perpetual bottle of vanilla. :)
@@SugarSpunRun thank you for your quick response and information! I will try it...maybe perfect for Christmas gifts!
Can you reuse the same beans when first batch is done?
When my bottle gets about halfway empty I will add some more vodka in to make more. As long as your beans don't dry out you can keep on adding and reusing it. :)
As a muslim, can I substitute alcohol with glycerin? I read that somewhere but not sure if I should try it.
omg same here! i cant consume alcohol and have been looking for a halal vanilla extract recipe like crazy
I haven't tried it myself but here is an article on it. www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-make-non-alcoholic-vanilla-extract-4155683
Love the shirt need details!
Stitch fix! I love it!
How long is it good for once opened
It will keep for several years if stored in a clean bottle in a cool, dark place 😊
@@SugarSpunRun thank you. I just bought a bottle at the store and it was almost $8.00 for a small one.
Great idea!!
how often do we shake it?
Just occasionally. I leave mine in my pantry and if I see it and think about it I shake it. I try to do it at least once a week.
I know that you use vanilla regularly, but what is the shelf life of homemade vanilla?
Never mind, I just read through the comments. 🙄😃
I had no idea there was booze in vanilla extract
ALL flavor extracts have booze in them. In the old days the alcohol content was labeled as such. E.g. a tiny bottle of peppermint extract was labeled as 89% by volume. That's 178 proof. Vanilla was labeled as 22-1/2% by volume. I don't see that on the bottles anymore, but only that the mixture contains alcohol.
@@xysix2548 I guess I thought they juiced vanilla beans or something haha, seems like “extract” is a misleading name it should be called vanilla liqueur
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And,if you Muslim what you can just in the place of vodka
I’ve never personally made it without vodka but some people have mentioned using vegetable glycerin and I talk about this some in the blog post.