Homemade Vanilla Extract

[@Soapartisan875]

I use 12 madagascar beans in a 1.75 liter bottle of vodka and it makes a deep, rich extract that keeps on giving just refill with more vodka as you use up the extract. I infuse for 18 months up to 2 years then decant to another bottle then refill the same bottle with beans for another 2 years . I have beans that are 6 yrs old that still infuse deep, rich vanilla .

[@countycalling]

I didn’t realize they lasted that long

[@Jennifr1966]

What vodka is best

[@fludrbywest3886]

Your doing great love your video❣️ I would cut in half and split the beans , to put in those jars . But really use taller bottles 😁 by FD standards. It’s 1 oz of vanilla bean to 8oz of alcohol ! Btw - I use a coffee bean grinder to grind my spent vanilla bean 🎉 to make the sugar.

[@Jennifr1966]

Those crappy ones are still fine for using; they'll plump up in the alcohol. When you're done with your beans, do not throw them away! Put in a jar, cover with alcohol. Sticking with whatever alcohol you picked, as you have more "spent" beans, just keep adding the beans to the jar and keep all covered. This will slowly become your Mother Jar. Keep this going. Over the years, you can throw ANY type beans in there, and you'll end up with a wonderful formula that has a unique flavor! 👌 You can also do other things with them, but keep in alcohol until you pull it out and grind them up or whatever.

[@huktonlife]

I love your video. I just joined a vanilla bean co-op as well and my order hasn't arrived yet. I ordered Madagascar Bourbon and I'm so excited to make my own vanilla extract! I'm so happy to hear you call it 'caviar'. Some videos call it 'beans' or 'seeds' I guess by rights they are seeds but 'caviar' is more classy :) I'm loving how well you explained the entire process. I think I have enough time to decide what carrier I want to use. I've seen vodka, spiced rum, bourbon, rum....the ideas are endless. Thank you for sharing your video with us new 'beanies'. :)

[@homeatthehollow]

I make my own as well. Thank you for the inspiration

[@WendyONeal]

You are so welcome!

[@wvawelcomesyou]

u can use apple cider vingar instead of booze, i am going to use Absolute vodka here soon

[@Jennifr1966]

REALLY? Can I still get the benefits of ACV? I would love this as I can't get used to taking a tablespoon of ACV!

[@RoseAtwater]

Love this Wendy! I've tried a few alcohols and our favorite is gold rum or bourbon. And it's been a while, but I think I tried Tahitian, Mexican and Madagascar beans and we liked the Madagascar best.

[@AFairytaleFlavor]

Love this, I've always wanted to make this at home. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@catmom1322]

I use bourbon & am very happy with it.

[@stephentroup7943]

Thank you Wendy for the video!

[@ezp8811]

Great quality, great price but she doesn't tell us where she got them from... GREAT!!!

[@jeancornelius6946]

Ugandan beans smell wonderful.

[@jeancornelius6946]

Rum can take up to 2 yrs.

[@cindywagner4623]

You didn’t need to split them?

[@tiffanypilkey103]

You don’t need to

[@Kynetguy]

It’s best too. They extract much better. Unless you want to use the caviar for something.

[@scoopingdutchman4325]

@@Kynetguy full agree. This is the best way! And why bend them? Cut them in half!👍

[@tree20707]

What am I doing wrong if the vanilla beans start to mold in the vodka

[@sweetdreamweaverart]

Are you sure it isn't just vanilla oil? The oil looks like mold but it's just the oil in a solid form

[@ezp8811]

Did she ever say exactly where she buys the Vanilla Beans from??

[@jeancornelius6946]

Why don't you split them?

[@WendyONeal]

You can if you'd like, but it's not necessary.

[@connie-zm8ws]

Can i be your best friend also?

[@terryperri2916]

Where did you buy your better beans?

[@siobhanmelliere9869]

There is a vanilla bean coop on Facebook. You will love it.

[@stephentroup7943]

My wife and I started a small mom & pop, Vanilla Love USA, last year. We import Whole Organic Vanilla Beans and retail at very reasonable prices (if you find better pricing let us know). We would love the chance to earn your business! Visit us at www.VanillaLoveUSA.com Thank you!

[@donhgr]

LOL next time 3 beans cut them in half and slice them to open one side put them in the jar and use wax paper between jar and lid let sit turning twice a week for one year. Way to many beans

[@countycalling]

When do you plan to start your own channel? He kitchen her rules. Your kitchen your rules stop being rude

[@donhgr]

@@countycalling it’s hard for you to understand when you put something out there on the open platform you get comments and if you don’t like it don’t put anything out there. She spent a fortune on it when she could have made 10 more with the same supplies

[@auraballoon]

I call bullshit on that two half beans being sold at grocery store. Yes they are old but they are not sold like that.