Homegrown STEVIA made into Liquid Stevia DROPS!

After growing, harvesting and preserving Stevia all summer, Sarah uses it to make liquid stevia drops for use as a sugar substitute.
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[@RhinoDNA]

Oh my stars! I was so thrilled to see this video because I had almost a quart of dehydrated Stevia from the only plant I’ve ever grown successfully. As soon as I saw this video, I ran out and bought a bottle of vodka and made the most fantastic Stevia drops I’ve ever tasted. I’m 76 years old and learn something new every day. Thank you so much, Sarah, for this video and all you do to teach us old dogs new tricks!

[@tracybruring7560]

I love growing stevia. I will grow bee balm, sweet basil, thai basil, spearmint and stevia, pick and dry large batches of this on a shower curtain and when dry, crunch it up to take out the stems, and store in jars as herbal tea. With stevia in it you don't need to add sweetner.

[@beth5765]

Great tip

[@lindamarshall8279]

EXTRA INFO / WARNING: Be VERY careful as you heat and reduce your mixture on a GAS stove. You are producing alcohol fumes right next to a naked flame, which can cause a fire. Use your extractor fan, or an electric element is even better. Also, Sarah, the concentration of your drops is probably different than the Azure drops which means you will probably need to use a different amount for the same effect. Great video, TFS. As a retired Chemist I just had to add the warning, hope you don’t mind. I know you and Kevin always take safety seriously. 😊

[@barbaradumler6503]

I was wondering if you could sous vide the liquid or pasteurize it rather than simmering it. Would that take the alcohol out of if it would even be necessary to take the alcohol out.

[@michaelw7249]

@@barbaradumler6503 Good thought, but, sous vide is done in a vacuum sealed bag, so it wouldn't be reduced

[@theresatyree3904]

Married to a Chemical Engineer, He verified,

[@earthsmoke9450]

Unnecessary warning, in my opinion. If, anyone needed that warning, perhaps they should just buy from a store and leave it to the adults.

[@teresaf.6009]

I love your videos! You are so knowledgeable, explain everything so well and you have a wonderful spirit which makes your videos very enjoyable to watch ❤

[@Connie-wl7tr]

I’m sorry I have to add another comment! One of the biggest reasons I keep watching you guys (besides the fact that I like you ) is that you try new ways to do stuff and if it doesn’t work you’re not afraid to say it didn’t work and why. And as you know that makes it so others don’t have to make the same mistakes! Love you guys! ❤❤❤God bless!!!

[@jeannefoguth2339]

Looks like the most difficult part is growing the stevia plant! Thank you for showing us how simple this is.

[@user-vl4iu6ps3s]

Oh my goodness, I didn’t know you could make Stevia that easily from home. I have used Stevia for years and years, this might be a new project for me.

[@virginiaquintal]

I’m so glad you did this now I know how to make my own stevia drops!

[@anneo3754]

That will be a project for me to try next season. I grew stevia once quite a few years ago and it grew like a weed but I didn't really know how to use it, so it mostly went to compost. Thanks for the tip about not boiling it because that probably contributed to my failure as well. 😊

[@pamclark6686]

Thank you, Sara! I started growing my own Stevia this year. Looking forward to making mine! Blessings to you all!

[@phyllismilligan624]

Thank you so much. I live a little east of you guys and am so thrilled to follow your lead when it comes to gardening in this area. I grew some stevia this year and had no idea how to process it. YOU ARE THE BEST!! Thank you.

[@SherryC-vl8yj]

This was a timely video I just harvested a large batch of easy to grow Stevia completely organic. I like to use organic vodka for my tinctures and extracts. I think it takes the product up a whole new level of goodness… Not to be critical, because I think your video was excellent but I think using a plastic spoon in vodka, which is a solvent and then adding heat, is very likely going to release some of the plastic into your wonderful extract. I would use a metal spoon, stainless just like your stainless steel pot and your stainless steel strainer. Making our medicines in our kitchen can be so rewarding. I think the investment and stainless steel measuring cups bowls, measuring spoons, cooking pot strainer and stainless steel. Funnel is an excellent investment and very often can be found at the thrift stores if a person is on a limited budget. Keep the videos Coming! 🍀

[@mrsmotort5324]

We have stevia growing in the garden, what a perfect project for it! Thank you Sarah!!!

[@dorenenagy564]

Sara, you are so great at teaching on your videos. Love watching and learning. 💛👏

[@milosterwheeler2520]

When you are having "weather", I wish you would open and close your videos with short scene-setter shots of what is happening outside. The weather where we are watching is different. It helps us have a feel of the location we are watching. I'm in California. I like seeing your fall and winter weather - even your heat spells.

[@gloriac3506]

You mentioned you were on the Keto diet and that's why you wanted to drop the sugar and said you felt Stevia would be okay because it's a plant. Sugar Cane and sugar beet are also plants, and can be grown at home to produce sweeteners. Is it just the commercially processed sugar that's the issue?

[@HorseyGal4ever]

Sarah, You really are an amazing lady! I appreciate all the good homesteading knowledge you and Kevin share, especially recipes like this. Thank you and God Bless!😇🥰

[@TnCountryBoy]

Thank you Sarah !! We were just talking about "what now" after getting a nice pile of dried leaves. I almost ground them and used dry. Still might try a few that way. Time to go to the liquor store.

[@lacreshawood4925]

Thank you for sharing all your knowledge of growing and using what you grow. You’re are an awesome blessing!!!

[@blujeans9462]

Wow! I never would have thought it was so easy. I love liquid stevia (organic, 100%) and although the price doesn't bother me (2 oz lasts about a month - $5) it would be so amazing to try this on my own. Fantastic. :-)

[@missouribroad978]

I’ve been gathering stevia all summer from my garden and appreciate this tutorial!

[@sandrapratt6196]

So happy to see you make this! Thank you!

[@WilliamMiller-nr5gb]

Fantastic! Thank you for this video! 😊

[@marlaconry6341]

Wonderful! So excited to try this. Thank you!

[@junewrogg6137]

This is exciting!!!! Can't wait to do this next year!

[@joannak4640]

That's fantastic, Sarah 👍 Great video ❤️

[@y.s.warren3706]

This is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

[@pennyportolese6064]

I am so impressed

[@frozenstone1787]

Thank you Sarah .😊 I will try next year.❤

[@brendawolf1638]

I’ve been waiting for that video! Thank you!

[@reneeclark9903]

So excited to try this

[@linkay6]

That is great! Very interesting how it's done.

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

Thanks for sharing this! I didn't know that it was so easy!❤

[@YamIa3gypsy]

Thanks, Sarah! You ROCK!

[@alamo2211]

Thanks for showing the process Sarah. I might try that next year!

[@TMesser74]

I harvested my 2nd year stevia this year and now I know how to make it into drops. And I just purchased vodka for my vanilla so I already have everything I need including amber dropper bottles! Thank you!

[@mrbim1954]

Such knowledge! Thanks for sharing!

[@galeprivett5180]

Love when you so us how to do things like this🙏

[@jenny9545horse]

Awesome video 👍🏼❤

[@user-gu3sb9je1o]

Awesome video! I can't wait to try growing and making this next year.

[@renamurray3206]

Thank you!❤ I will be trying to grow my own 😊

[@swianecki]

Thank you for the recipe. You encourage me to try new things and I enjoy learning new things even at my age!

[@colleenjohnson599]

Love it. I ll be growing Stevia next year.

[@nancypatterson868]

I have always wondered how that process was done. Thanks so much for sharing that.

[@susancole5834]

Love this! Will definitely try making it, got seeds to plant next year!

[@jenniferrush8231]

This was so interesting to me!

[@pcken9067]

Awesome share Sarah! My plants are ready to harvest, this was perfect timing.

[@Davidg1t1]

You are so articulate and full of information. Thank you for your Awesome videos! Shine On! 🌻

[@jerseygirlvet]

Excited to see this video, I grow stevia as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@westtrindy9176]

Thank you soooo much for this video! I needed this! ❤❤❤

[@sharibc3597]

I had no idea! I may need to try this next garden!!

[@lisakendrick697]

Love this! Can’t wait to grow some and do it myself😀

[@jewelsbug927]

Love this!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@susanmitchell4820]

Thank you! Learned something new again!!!!

[@susanhenley8240]

Made my first batch of stevia drops recently, wonderful to have in the fridge. Important to note that alcohol has a much lower boiling point than water does, so you want to 'steam' out the alcohol, never let it near the boiling point. Once reduced by 40-50%, there will be only trace amounts of alcohol left behind in the drops.

[@terisoto8230]

I have been watching your channel and love it. I am gonna try this one. Thanks for sharing Sarah. God bless you, Kevin, your kids all three and God bless your animals.

[@tinaprice3534]

Just wanted to say, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@msplum3306]

“Sweet” video!!! Thanks a bunch and a bunch and another big bunch!

[@christiensgarden3325]

Totally trying this

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

TOTALLY AWESOME SARAH !! That was amazing to see how simple you can make such a great product so easily. Thanks for sharing with us , keep up the fantastic videos, stay safe and God Bless you folks. Fred.

[@melvinliles]

Thank YOU...just what I was wondering about...Just what I needed to know,

[@TheNasu7777]

Im going to do this. Thank You😊❤

[@patfaulkner2069]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Your new kitchen is beautiful and looks so functional. I plan to grow stevia next year and will certainly try your recipe. You and Kevin have been such a blessing to me. I've learned so much from you two. God bless you both.

[@Mr.LightsOut]

I'm always learning here🎉❤

[@kaybusby7507]

Thank you for sharing this information. Looks pretty easy and I'm sure it tastes good as well.

[@lindapeterson7166]

Good ☕️☕️ Morning Kevin & Sarah,Thank you for sharing this interesting video.🌹

[@annenitkowski]

Thank you for sharing. Looks like I’ll be growing stevia next year. 😊

[@zyndamontgomery7761]

I love, enjoy, & look forward to all of your videos. Thank you for all the wonderful things you’ve shared & taught me. God bless

[@gardensandgracehomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@kimstryker4183]

Thankyou for sharing your knowledge, this is so helpful.

[@xtremebwhntrss]

So awesome! I going to try & grow it next year! Thank you for the awesome vdeo Kevin & Sarah, & Always God Bless you!❤

[@pamelafelddergrant]

Thanks. I may try it.

[@emilyb5972]

Thank you

[@reneethomas5548]

I can't wait to try!

[@barbaravollmert9508]

Thankyou very much!!! I have been growing stevia for 2 years now !!!

[@CarolAnnette1227]

This is amazing!! I will now try and grow my own Stevia!

[@terifrank7393]

THANK YOU! Was waiting for this video. I have lots of stevia and so looking forward to making this extract! God bless! You have helped me with so many projects on our farm with the gardens and canning!! So love watching your canning videos while I did my canning this summer!!

[@Bonnie20Michael]

Really enjoyed your video Sarah! I saved it for my future use, I only use Stevia so I am looking forward to growing it next year!

[@belieftransformation]

Great instructions & easy to follow! I will try growing Stevia next year! Thanks for sharing! 🤗💕🇨🇦

[@cherylklaas7171]

Thanks so much for this video!

[@Lauraway2]

Thank you so much this is the first time I have totally understood how to this. I have been growing stevia for awhile and never knew how to make the drops.

[@tigerhead379]

This is a keeper video. I'm gonna make this. Tysm.

[@robingreany899]

So excited to grow my own stevia plants for making my own drops.

[@jenniewolford1631]

this is SO COOL!!!

[@lornabarker1983]

Nice to see how to make it. Will try that one myself. Love the channel.

[@doreenburkhart78]

Thank u so much and God Bless

[@hotelcampestreelpantano3667]

Great video with very good info!

[@beckyisabell4324]

Great video love that you share.

[@kaydefreese7586]

I am going to try doing this next year.

[@melissav1416]

Bravo & thank you! Love it when you do all the work of digi things out and I get to reap the benefits haha.

[@cheryltemple7188]

TYVM for all you and Kevin share of your life with us.❤ I will be making this recipe for sure!

[@ruthmcbride1778]

So cool. I think I want to try that.

[@klz4377]

I love growing herbs and want to learn about tinctures and preserving the herbs for use in cooking. Thank you for the great information.

[@marking-time-gardens]

So thankful that you have shared this "oh so easy recipe!" Great for home and awesome for gifts as well! Blessings on your day Kiddo!🥰🌻🐛💕Carolyn in Ohio

[@spitfirespilie7931]

That’s cool I think I might try that.

[@Eizenz]

I started my own garden this year and found your channel recently. Thank you for making these videos - I'm learning a lot.

[@bh2844]

I love your videos!! You are so inspiring and a great teacher. Thank you for sharing! I am growing Stevia in my garden for the first time. I'm excited to process into liquid drops!

[@lindaknapp7041]

Thank you so much for sharing this how-to video! You inspired me to grow stevia this year and I have dehydrated enough from my one plant to make drops. Now I know how to do this.

[@gailwarfield9491]

I grew Stevia this year and dehydrated it, thank you so much for showing how to do the liquid- mind blown!

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