How to Make Homemade Extracts (Any flavor!)

[@monaj2971]

The guy at the liquor store is thinking....man she drinks a lot of vodka.....

[@Thestayathomechef]

haha!

[@scottbiz1127]

Lol

[@leannesams3410]

Lol

[@presidentiallsuite]

I bet she's a fun bartender 😘🏆

[@ranitah11]

😅

[@jadebell550]

If you want you can wrap the clear mason jars in tin foil if you don’t have amber jars. That works too.

[@weareisrael143]

Thats what I was wondering. Maybe even a tinted plastic wrap

[@colemyst]

Absolutely. Then pour them into the smaller jars. So much easier to clean out.

[@CinnBreed]

If your bottle/jar is small enough a drink Koozie would work.

[@mikey_mike]

@@weareisrael143 just buy amber bottles/jars or use foil. You can reuse the foil several times and its better for the environment. To much plastic

[@weareisrael143]

@@mikey_mike thank you

[@Mud-Sock-Girl]

You should try using bourbon when making vanilla extract. I use the Double Oak Jim Beam, as it aged in two different barrels to allow a deeper rich caramel flavor that I have never gotten from vodka. I feel that using a bourbon for vanilla extract yields a rounded deeper vanilla flavor which gives my baked goods an extra flavor that my family loves. Thanks for expanding my homemade extract recipes. I just started a bottle of cinnamon, orange, and almond extracts.

[@pixielove81]

How many vanilla pods do you put in 750ml?

[@tenetarobertson9822]

@mud-sock-girl thanks for sharing your knowledge. I think I want to try that myself

[@lauriedepaurie]

To get the most out of the vanillapods: - Use the seeds in a recipe - Put the leftover pods in a container with some sugar. A large pod can produce about a cup of vanillasugar. After a couple of weeks (shake every couple of days) it's done. - The sugar will have dried the vanillapods. But they will still be fragrant. If you end up with a lot of dried vanillapods they can also be used to make extracts, either use vodka or glycerine.

[@audivargas]

Make a KZbin video 👌🏼

[@CarlPapa88]

Glycerin not propylene glycol?

[@chiaravicary2936]

How long do the extracts last after they are made?

[@watching4410]

Vanilla sugar then create extracts via alcohol or glycerine... Got it

[@ThewTheKooky]

i have 4 pods in a 128oz container of sugar. I started in 2017. still extracting flavor after over a hundred refills when it gets to half. sugar is used as a curing agent afterall

[@lolahassan4443]

I like the fact that it is REAL food rather than artificial flavors. You know exactly what's in it. Good job!

[@Thestayathomechef]

That is one of the best parts of making things at home (:

[@sarahwells6898]

@@MSBowen-pk6ww when you use it in cooking the alcohol is burnt off, and you're only putting in a tsp usually in a recipe, so miniscule. Even if it's a no bake recipe there is nowhere near enough to get anyone drunk. Hope that helps

[@iamtoday874]

@@MSBowen-pk6ww little known fact, at least i didn't now this until a few years ago, store bought extracts are typically alcohol based.

[@madtrackk]

@@sarahwells6898 watch out for kids though still pure vodka sheesh

[@sarahwells6898]

@@madtrackk obviously I don't give alcohol to my kids. Seriously

[@BrianHw1]

Everyone says you can use the vanilla beans over again, but they only have so much flavor to be extracted. You can reuse them, but your vanilla will be mostly Vodka. I've made multiple types of vanilla (Bourbon, coconut, and spiced) but I'm looking forward to trying orange, lemon, and mint, which I also use a lot and they're REALLY expensive.

[@pierrerossouw6083]

Many of my recipes also start with 'a whole bunch of vodka', then end in getting take-away pizza. Anyway, nice vid. Try blending the vanilla and coconut; it is fantastic.

[@SarahLizDoan]

Truly one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen! Thank you for this wonderful and informative video and for admitting that fresh whole vanilla beans are expensive but worth it! Fantastic!

[@Thestayathomechef]

They Vanilla beans are soooooo expensive!! haha. Glad you like the video (:

[@melodyjogibson6791]

Yes and I did not know I could reuse it

[@rexg2985]

My wife and I made the vanilla extract and lemon. We will never buy them at a store again. Their just to easy to make. Next, we are going to make vietnamese cinnamon bark extract and mexican vanilla bean extract.

[@jackieoneal4806]

Omg please let us know how the cinnamon turns out.

[@terriatca1]

Try Sri Lankan cinnamon, aka Ceylon. It has a more floral flavour than Vietnamese, I love both of them.

[@prophetesschambuladevine666]

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE EXTRACTS?

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

@@prophetesschambuladevine666 You use them in baking and recipes. You can make any flavour icing you want w/ your extracts too.

[@prophetesschambuladevine666]

@@saintejeannedarc9460 TY

[@IMadeThis123]

Great video!!! Thank you. I’m making all of them today except for coconut. One tip: scrub the orange and lemon before removing the strips.

[@littleblizzard7591]

Oh my goodness, I bet the fresh coconut extract is heavenly!

[@sheilabarfield5160]

I make the raw coconut but I also toast the fresh coconut to a golden brown before extracting. Toasted pecans, black walnut, almonds all add extra flavor.

[@ladyluna3788]

Well I certainly laud you in your efforts. Extracts can be a bit tricky. I have made many over the years. My bottle of vanilla extract is the size of your Vodka bottle... and as dark as your amber bottles... in a clear bottle. Yes its over a decade old and soooo nice and smooth. Contrary to what was stated I have always heard the cheaper the better for the alcohol. And thats what I use. You can also use bourbon rum and others. I love love love my cinnamon extract. Made from Mexican cinnamon sticks. Turned the vodka a lovely brick red. And delish. Cinnamon cookies are so fabulous. You got the citrus ones down and dont forget grapefruit and lime. I would use much more mint to that jar... really pack it in there. And mint like most delicate leafy herbs can go bad quickly so I would switch to fresh mint as soon as it changes color. As I have explained on my fb page Amazmerizing the pure almond extract is not made with almonds it is made with noyeaux... aka freestone pits. Yes the little nuts inside of cherry peach apricot pits. I have a heavenly bottle of almond extract that is also years old. Glad you are doing these experiments. Many of these types of skills have been dying out. So thankful you are keeping the dialogue open and the art of extracting alive. Namaste ;)

[@nelliplevova3895]

This is amazing, Thank you for sharing your wisdom, deffinitelly will try to do the “almond” extract your way, thats what I was thinking!🙏😎💜 bless you

[@nelliplevova3895]

Also, do you have some Facebook page where you share such interesting stuff? Ill follow you😊🙏 Thank you!

[@cherylnorise57]

Thank you, what a great idea. I always run out of vanilla. The others I've never even thought about. Keep up the awesome video knowledge you offer

[@HN-db5cn]

Please make videos using these extracts thank you!

[@VySharieff]

D T 😂I was thinking that’s so wonderful, now what because I don’t bake. So I was going to drink them🤷🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@ashtondane4290]

Really! Now I know how to make it, what do I do with it ? (BE NICE).

[@moirapalace3946]

@ I've used coconut extract in butter cookies, and it was delicious.

[@deborahburgett5878]

Hahaha! She does a nice job though of making it simple!

[@xhanilmakita3423]

Does the alcohol affect the flavor of the food???

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

I use neutral grain spirits which has a much higher alcohol content so you can dilute with distilled water to make same amount stretch further. I also use brandy or bourbon for my vanilla extracts, which gives it a rich, deeper flavor.

[@yahsbeloved5234]

I'm so very happy for you giving me a fresh take on making absolutely great cooking extracts and great clear directions and a before and after of these extremely wonderful extracts..💯💞

[@bluelilly5995]

The vodka and almond one helps with thyroid problems. It helped me a lot. I used the unpeeled ones.

[@wandawilliams3110]

My daughter makes these and gives them away as gifts.. She wraps her jars with black construction paper.. I've haven't purchased extracts, I'm sure in 15-16 years.. I can't wait to try the cherry, she's started. Thanks.

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are so welcome (:

[@TheRealHousewifeOfPG]

Beautiful presentation; but I'm in a vanilla extract making group, actually a few. From what I've learned, it takes at least 12 MONTHS to make vanilla extract, not 6 weeks. Other extracts take much less time; like you said, a couple months; but vanilla is a year to year in a half long process. Thanks for the video. Just offering clarity.

[@Epiphany369]

Yes, I've seen this too in other videos

[@SouthernThruNThru]

Oh I'm so glad you did this! I'm thinking these might also make great Christmas gifts! Gotta get started on them soon! Can't wait to try! Thanks!

[@Thestayathomechef]

They do make great Christmas gifts!

[@francesrn5210]

Omg I love this idea!!! I’m going to make my own vanilla extract now!! And my own almond extract for sugar cookies!! Thanks !!!

[@TrudyConway]

Love the videos. You are so clear and straightforward. I just finished watching the homemade butter video and now this. I think this will be a favorite because I use a lot of extracts. Thanks for the vids.

[@skinnydee1886]

This is so easy to make, I had no idea! Thank you for sharing your recipes; God bless you.

[@Thestayathomechef]

Thanks for watching my recipe videos (:

[@DraGnFly007]

I found a box load of these tinted bottles that were used for tinctures. Washed and scrubbed and ready to go! I love unexpected blessings!😜

[@colmangreen6029]

Just make sure you use organic lemons and oranges. The stuff they spray on doesn't wash off. Other flavours to try: star anise, green tea or spice mix (cinnamon, clove, allspice, orange and vanilla for example)

[@vkbowers]

Yes! I looked this up because I want to do a spice mix, I use it for my coffee. Star anise, cardamom, clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

[@kenyattaassaddeea7598]

This is super awesome. I’m definitely going do this. I stop buying bread because I make it at home. Since I do bake a lot this would be much better then continuously buying extracts. Thank you for this video.

[@Thestayathomechef]

Glad you found a new recipe you can try (:

[@MusicIsARainbow]

This is great, Rachel. Thank you! These would make great Christmas gifts for my foodie siblings!

[@kimberlyrobinson3992]

You’re going to give these out as Christmas gifts? If you’d like to adopt another sister, I’m free...

[@nettyabbott5412]

The white pith is the healthiest part of the citrus fruit. Full of muscle & skin healing vitamins & loads of fibre as well. Exellent video. Thku for showing me how to make extract😁

[@kathypelot2187]

The white part will also turn you extract bitter.

[@darniataylor7749]

I've always wanted to learn how to make my own vanilla extract! Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome (:

[@cupcakes7015]

Darnia Taylor Likewise 😃 9/12/19

[@jacksprat429]

What a great idea. Thank you. Excellent video, with no waffling.

[@ktkitty1903]

Great video and perfect instructions. Love the before and after. Thank you!

[@plimstonian]

Thank you for the video! How long is the shelf life would you say of these extracts? Would you keep the mint, orange peel, etc in the bottle beyond 6weeks?

[@ankhanon4913]

Alcohol free friends, you can use food-grade glycerin x

[@janeenbrown3126]

Ankh Anon thank you 🤗

[@TrudyConway]

Excellent tip! Is the result as strong? Should it steep for a longer period?

[@ankhanon4913]

@@TrudyConway It will take a bit longer than alcohol

[@CookingLessonsforDad]

Thanks! Good to know.

[@kathybee3151]

Ankh Anon , thank you! I use vanilla extract to make a vanilla frappe for my morning coffee. Although...if I use the vodka, I might enjoy the rest of the day more. lol

[@mayzo51184]

Just discovered your channel and stumbled upon this video for making extracts. It actually sounds pretty easy which I never thought making extracts would be easy. Thanks for sharing! I think I’m gonna go subscribe.

[@Thestayathomechef]

Welcome to my channel! Hope you find even more amazing recipes (: But ya extracts are pretty easy to make, just got to wait a little for them.

[@Angib1977]

I love this! I really like vanilla bean paste... could you tell us in a video how to make it?

[@forageforage3520]

Once the 6 weeks have rolled around.. do you leave all the liquid tougher in the bottle, with the almonds, or coconuts..or whichever type your making..You don't need to strain it? Do you need refrigerate them or are they shelf stable as is? Thank you for video

[@Thestayathomechef]

You can strain them after 6 weeks if you'd like. They are shelf stable so no refrigeration is required

[@forageforage3520]

Thanks your very much...great video very nicely done.. The coffee one sound like the "bomb".

[@lisajohnson5113]

Forage Forage I was told that after straining the vanilla after 6 weeks that you can leave in the vanilla beans for a second ferment, using new alcohol of course. The second ferment will take much much longer but you’re getting more bang for the buck. Be sure to shake the bottle every day if possible.

[@forageforage3520]

Sounds good.

[@MasterFlotolk]

How to make extract: put stuff in vodka

[@TheDeathmail]

Don't forget to keep it closed for 6 weeks and to shake every 2 days. 3 easy steps...

[@agussururi1195]

Real title ..... How to wined vodka with flavours

[@danakarloz5845]

Florian Tolk put vodka in stuff

[@ebiUsher]

i mean, scientifically speaking, yeah. store bought extracts are 99% alcohol too

[@JoeBearPA]

Florian Tolk LOL ROFL

[@FBIagent22-q1d]

So glad I found this vid again. I saw a lady who makes hers with spice rum and doesn't use them for at least two years.

[@karinto-a4437]

Does the alcohol disappear in taste after it has fermented. I'm asking because I do not drink alcoholbut I do love that I can make something at home

[@Thestayathomechef]

Vanilla extract in the store is made with the same method so it’s just like that, but far better quality. They tend to use cheap alcohol based.

[@D-Dollie]

Karin Hall - was thinking the same. I just posted that question. I never knew how vanilla extract was made. I don’t drink or use alcohol in my cooking so that was a little surprise 😮

[@tonibauer2949]

Alcohol is in all the extracts. It is required to avoid spoilage. In cooking, the alcohol is evaporated but the flavoring remains. O

[@girlinterrupted9792]

Vodka doesn't have a flavor, hence why it's used to make extracts. Like the others posted, the majority of the alcohol is lost while cooking.

[@karinsionov2512]

i was searching for a comment like this since im only 16 XD

[@tahitinui2010]

Use dark rum for vanilla instead. Flavor and aroma is much better. Have some from years back. Still excellent. I know you can keep vanilla in the rum for ever. Do you have to remove the mint leaves, coconut, and orange peels and filter the concoction after 6 weeks or just keep them in? How long would these extracts last? Really looking forward to making my own, once I learn more.

[@Samaira_26]

Hi Rachel! I wanted to ask if it is possible to make homemade strawberry extract....if yes then can you please guide me through the steps?

[@julieroca6824]

Yes! And banana!

[@765respect]

I use to go to Mexico and buy 1/5 s of Mexican vanilla. Very flavorful. I would put them in blue wine bottles and store them in the fridge. One long late night my husband came home looking for something alcoholic to drink. Sure enough he spied the blue bottle and took the biggest swig. He promptly spat it out. Waste of something premium vanilla! BTW I love this channel. The Stay At Home Chef has some great recipes and I look forward to see what she cooks up. Subbed ages ago.

[@Thestayathomechef]

Thanks for supporting me through the years (: Haha that is a pretty good story.

[@765respect]

@@Thestayathomechef I will always support you. Of course, you do have delicious recipes and awesome techniques. Your channel is my favorite cooking KZbin show.

[@rachell452]

So after 6 weeks, do we remove the coconut/mint/etc? Or do we keep them in?

[@panama0274]

Regina Phalange my grandma used to keep them in if it’s one she used basically everyday lol. The others she didn’t used often she passed the extract thru a fine food drainer and discarded of the rest. But as you see in the stores..... they keep it all there.

[@Kamamel0n]

Remove them I would remove coconut within 2-3 weeks at that point there nothing in it it’s just rotting

[@spencerwilton5831]

Coon_byYah's Gaming it shouldn't rot if you use strong enough alcohol and don't put too much coconut in to start with.

[@bettydavis563]

Same question.remove or leave in.

[@Kamamel0n]

Betty Davis remove it. After a week or so everything it soaked drained whatever u wanna say out of the fruit and it will start to rot

[@paranoidgenius9164]

I powder from fresh. For instance, skin & seed fresh tomatoes & use a dehydrator to take out all the water, transfer to grinder & mill the dried tomato, sieve into powder & store.

[@carieh3279]

Ohh surprisingly easy to make . Thanks for sharing. 😘

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome (:

[@specks_alot]

Advice. Use small mason jars to create the extract and amber bottles to store/use. Its hard to “strain” after extract when you have a narrow neck like that.

[@joannevenere3552]

I love this 💕 what is the shelf life after straining?

[@kathypelot2187]

In the alcohol it is self preserving.

[@anneleenlauwers2794]

Thank you for this video! Will definitely try coconut as I already have vanilla and almond. What do I need for banana extract? The peel or the actual banana?

[@baronvonkaiser9912]

theres 2 types of people. "alright i can now have a bunch of high quality extracts for baking" "haha alright flavored vodka brotherss" im the second guy

[@LuLu6214]

You definitely want to be careful with that, certain herbs that are tinctured for 6 weeks will release volatile oils that can make you sick (in high quantity). If you want flavored vodka, for drinking, I would suggest not going longer than 1 week.

[@baronvonkaiser9912]

@@LuLu6214 ah ok. thank you.quick question befor i drink this, what will said oils do if i drink it. asking for a friend

[@LuLu6214]

@@baronvonkaiser9912 There are a good number of herbs (peppermint in excess can be a problem)...in fact it's better if I just say ALL herb tinctures taken in excess will cause a problem. Best thing is to try a short soak of herbs and go from there. Start with a short amount of time and work your way up. I personally would taste test after an hour and go up from there incrementally. (1, 3, 5, 8, 10, etc hours).

[@eval3651]

Save the time and blend or muddle some real fruit (raspberries, strawberries, orange & lemon innards, etc.) and add it to the vodka. You can drink it straight away or experiment how long it takes to become undrinkable. :)

[@njk1284]

Very simple and easy yet very useful video. Thank you for sharing.

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome glad you liked the video (:

[@Infinitybein]

Use used kombucha bottles. They are amber. You're welcome.

[@vc9732]

Yes I save all of my bottles too!!!

[@ascolari]

Same here but mine is purple! 😊

[@jacquelynmancera8029]

What about the vodka ? I’m 19 ☹️

[@allexis356]

Thank you!!

[@weareisrael143]

@@jacquelynmancera8029 19 is still too young to drink sweetie. 🤣😂 Just kidding. I kmow what you meant. Show your parents the video. I'm sure they help you out.

[@leslieavighna3380]

She is SO SWEET. 💖 I enjoyed watching this video.

[@tazachary89]

Can you leave the stuff in the bottle or do you take it out? Like the orange or vanilla

[@Thestayathomechef]

You can strain it after 6 weeks

[@stephaniemoreno4145]

@@Thestayathomechef what's the longest you can leave it in? I would guess the longer it sits the better?

[@princesslupi4136]

So glad I watched, I've always wanted to make my own extracts. Its so easy. Thank you so much can't wait to try!

[@MyQuaintCottage]

Perfect timing! I just ran out of vanilla extract. 🤗

[@Thestayathomechef]

Sounds like this is the recipe for you (:

[@grcleve7053]

Better grab a small bottle to use while the homemade is brewing.

[@Kris-jy7dz]

Yes. And perfect timing for these to be ready for holiday and winter baking.

[@blowersm]

This is the best extract making video I have seen yet. It's quick and so easy. I have to make some almond extract and thought I might use some spiced rum instead of vodka. What do you think?

[@atasid9480]

Can any non-alcoholic liquid be used for extraction? Any suggestions?

[@CopperHueCollectionsChippewa]

Vegetable glycerin

[@joycegayden44]

@@CopperHueCollectionsChippewa wow, that's great. How do you use it.

[@gracefuller9554]

check out "infused oils" basically, its pouring hot oil, any kind, over herbs, spices, fruits, vegetables, or any flavor you wish to use, then you let it steep for a bit, strain it and bottle it for later use. you can use cold oil, but it will take a bit longer for the flavors to seep into it

[@joycegayden44]

@@gracefuller9554 hello Grace. I'm going to try it. Thank you

[@kristodea8067]

@@gracefuller9554 wow Thanks a lot, will try it, ❤️from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@ronaldvaughn7087]

Wow !! What A God-Sent Angel You Are For Sharing This Great Homemade Flavor Extracts Video, I Can Now Beat The Outrageous $4.99 Per 1-2 Ounce Prices Of Mccormick's Spice Co. Flavor Extracts, Thanks A Million and May God Bless You Always

[@ethimself5064]

I hwve been taught to freeze the bottles ingredients for overnight as this will crack the cell walls of the plant material for great results the next day.

[@ben_jammin242]

Highly underrated comment; Thanks! Finely chopping works well too.

[@ninetails6218]

Freezing and into room temp vodka to shock cell walls, finely chopped to increase surface area, both good tips thanks!

[@tahitinui2010]

So let the ingredients defrost in the bottle with the room temperature Vodka? If so the water from the freezing won't affect the mixture.

[@joshfurfur1260]

Do you just freeze the bottles overnight and then you keep them outside for the rest of the days mentioned ?

[@bonniebradley429]

Enjoyed this video. Consider using organic citrus fruit. High pesticide load.

[@Thestayathomechef]

Could be a good idea (:

[@kimberlyrobinson3992]

Making extracts is a great idea. I have two practical questions, though. First, those bottle necks you’re using look pretty narrow. I can see getting the mint, orange, coconut, etc. IN the bottles but how do you get them OUT? You can top the vanilla beans with new alcohol but what about the rest? You’d have to pull them out at some point. If you can’t do that, you’d have to toss them out, which seems impractical. Secondly, isn’t it best to use organic oranges and lemons so you don’t get nasty chemicals in your extract from the sprayed peels? I was wondering if you were going to say something about that, but I didn’t hear you mention it.

[@lilaburgess7634]

I was wondering the same.... why not prepare it in mason jars and transfer it into to bottles when it is ready.?

[@matthewmathis62]

Hi lady! My mom said it looks like you give great hugs! haha Thanks for the video, Will do!

[@annblessed111]

This made me a subscriber. Very educative

[@carlahabeck4051]

Wow! How easy! Thank you! If I wanted to make coffee extract what would the ratio of beans to vodka be?

[@mariebooze956]

i know you say you can leave the raw ingred in, but after a couple years will it turn rancide or does the vodka preserve the almonds, mint, rind and coconut?

[@alexbuhl1316]

Alcohol preserves anything. It prevents any living being from existing in high concentration, so no molds or fungi/yeasts.

[@dionneminnie83]

Do you at any point have to remove the mint leaves or the lemon peel? Or can they stay in the jar for the life of the extract?

[@bhileman82]

I make my own vanilla extract with bourbon. I have it in a big Mason jar with a bunch a vanilla beans and when it gets low I just pour in another bottle of bourbon.

[@belindadeas1974]

Great idea, how long does it sit,?

[@jackieoneal4806]

How many times? Is it as strong as the first time.

[@tonibauer2949]

Bourbonilla.

[@grcleve7053]

I prefer using brandy. 😁

[@tylerhughes5420]

I use rum

[@peachesjackofski8363]

I love this!! 2 things though? Why vodka? And how do I use all this extract, a video I that would be amazing!! This is right up my street though, I love these old school, natural things.xx

[@calvinbridges-avalos9911]

Vodka is flavorless on its own so the extracts will only taste of the flavoring agent.

[@D-Dollie]

This is a amazing! For those of us who don’t drink or use alcohol, what would you recommend to use? Thanks xx

[@mariemyriam5616]

Hi, I always make my vanilla extract with glycerin ( food grade glycerin) every 100 ml glycerin for 1 pod of vanilla :) and it works great.

[@patriciaferrini8652]

Glycérine 😱😱😱

[@maryambintjames605]

@@mariemyriam5616 is it vegetable glycerin? or?

[@mariemyriam5616]

@@maryambintjames605 Hi...I'don't know ,it's food grade glycerine...anyway glycerine is a form of alcohol but not the same alcohol that is in drinks...there are so many type of alcohol...there are alcohol in perfumes....medicinal alcohol ..etc...so i don't know about glycerine if there is vegetable glycerine....

[@bettykuykendall2083]

FYI - Most extracts are made with alcohol. So it has NOTHING ti do with drinking. The extracts are used for food unless you are making medicinal infusions. Google it.

[@myfoodandpassion800]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. God bless you beta ( daughter/ son.... it's one of the affectionate addressing for youger ones...... in India.) 😊😊😊😊🌹🌹🌹

[@iamginaj]

I remember as I was purchasing a few bottles of Vodka & Bourbon to make my yearly extracts. The man at the counter said, Wow!! are you having a party? ME: No I'm infusing flavors together HIM: What? What? ME: I'm making flavored extracts. HIM: Making what? ME: Nevermind. Yes! I'm having a party. Lol, How many drinks has he had? Too funny. @TheStayAtHomeChef: Rachel, I absolutely love your channel, personality and of course your recipes. Thank you for sharing. You're awesome!

[@nheinrich834]

lovingginaj I’m curious what you infused using bourbon?

[@iamginaj]

@@nheinrich834 Cherries, Apple/Cinnamon, Peaches/Pecans, Coffee, Honey/Ginger, Caramel sauce, Pineapples, All infused in Bourbon. Next, I will make bourbon chocolate caramel pecan candy as well as a BBQ sauce. Thanks for asking!

[@nheinrich834]

lovingginaj yummmmm! Sounds amazing!

[@joycegayden44]

@@iamginaj wow that sounds delicious. Would you share your recipe. Is it a secret recipe. Do you sale them. What does it taste like with bourbon.

[@ethelmgibbs6150]

@lovingginaj: Please share your bourbon recipes! Thanks

[@nohabakr4182]

OMG!!!!!! Thanks Rachel....how these recipes seem to be so delicious. Your are a good chef....Thanks sweatheart.

[@sweetpeastationnz6598]

I just found your channel. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome and hope you find more videos you like (:

[@janetpetertv]

just what i have been looking for. thank you for the coconut, how do you prevent the moisture from entering the alcohol

[@isabellaagbashe5289]

Thank very much for this priceless video. Love from Nigeria....

[@crazyclumsybros1832]

Hey I have a question, for the vanilla extract instead of using vanilla beans can I just use vanilla extract?

[@Thestayathomechef]

No. You can't use a little vanilla extract to make more vanilla extract.

[@avishagisrael6386]

This question might be here already, but I'm just curious. Does the Almond extract become sweet and cherry scented like the one in the store?

[@nikolodeon19]

Not that I've found it just smells like almonds to me but I blanch and roast mine before slivering to put into the jar the flavor is way stronger and gives it a nice body in the background especially in cookies!

[@lovelightlg9888]

I know that with canning my grandma used to boil the Mason jars first. I noticed that you didn't prep the jars. Or is that an unnecessary step in this case? Thanks so much for the tutorial. It looks awesome! 😊

[@Thestayathomechef]

These jars were already clean. We aren’t canning so there’s no need to take any extra steps.

[@WindDancer435]

Thanks for this video. I have made extracts before but using Everclear which is a powerful alcohol. I have never made almond extract but will do so now, since it is so expensive. I bought an almond flavoring and it is called Back Bay Trading Company. I really want the real deal though and choose not to use McCormicks. I have made vanilla, mint, coconut extracts and homemade Grand Marnier (orange), and Kahlua (coffee). All were most excellent especially since I aged them for over a year. Thanks again!

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome! Good luck with the Almond extract (:

[@WindDancer435]

@@Thestayathomechef I am thinking of crushing the almonds a bit to extract more flavor. Have you done that yourself?

[@WindDancer435]

@@christinamary8008 No thanks. I want REAL almond extract and not a reasonable facsimile.

[@princessahmamayanyahisrael]

@@WindDancer435 most almomd extract is made with a relative plant seed like apricot seeds. For example McCormick does not use almonds. I do understand what you are saying since you're making it yourself. Just an fyi.

[@hardylisette2756]

Miss, how are you? I pray that everything is well with you. Thank you for this video and explanation how to do it? But what is it for? How to use it? Thank you for answering me 🙋‍♀️👍🏿😍

[@Thestayathomechef]

Extracts are a common ingredient in baking recipes. You can use them in any recipe that calls for extracts. Cakes and cookies almost always include extracts.

[@nlcirque]

Is it possible to leave the flavoring agent in too long? Are the principles the same if you want to make flavored oils or vinegars? If not, can you make or point me to a video on flavored oils/vinegars?

[@bettykuykendall2083]

OMG -- GOOGLE IT.

[@BecDoesRandomStuff]

When using oils you need to be careful as the addition of water can turn it rancid I believe. You can use dried herbs etc to the same effect. Vinegar is pretty much the same also.

[@shanthinandakumar]

So far I was buying those extracts by paying huge amount.thankyou for the video.will.make from.nownonwords.thankyou

[@ilovemyfamily51]

Wow that’s amazing great gifts for the holidays ty 😉

[@Poooh0926]

Love the video. Can you leave it in longer for a stronger flavor or after 6 weeks its at its peek? I will definitely try this. Also does all the alcohol wear out?

[@Thestayathomechef]

Yes, you can let it sit for longer. It does max out at some point. The alcohol doesn't wear out. There's alcohol in store bought extracts as well.

[@stephaniemoreno4145]

@@Thestayathomechef just saw this!!;

[@angelamorgan8633]

How would you make banana. The peel or the banana

[@iamdanieloliveira]

Banana peels don't have quite the same taste as the banana itself, and if the banana is not completely ripe they'll leave an unpleasant astringent taste. I'd try using a very ripe, almost black banana, but I'm pretty sure it's not gonna work as well as the flavors in the video.

[@cleojones4427]

Do you refrigerate them or just leave them in the pantry? How long are they good for?

[@Thestayathomechef]

Leave them in the pantry, and they are good almost indefinitely

[@cleojones4427]

Thank you!

[@carinaadams6797]

“Vanilla beans are super expensive” Me: _googles vanilla beans_ Also me: “Oh my *godddd!* For beans??!!” 😳🥴

[@anycullen21]

Min $7 for 1 bean here in Europe. Its madness

[@thEb3stEzt]

anycullen21 it’s $12 per bean here where I love 😒😫

[@anycullen21]

@@thEb3stEzt I did say minimum. I've seen 15 too. 1 little bottle of extract 8$ or more, with a salary $200/month. As if I'm buying gold 🙄

[@carinaadams6797]

anycullen21 unbelievable! It’s actually pretty ridiculous.

[@emeraldrainbow6695]

Last I looked, at Costco here in California a 16 oz. bottle of Vanilla Extract is going for $30.00 Think I’ll try this.

[@tedoxomeriki1677]

I like it, what the difference is between the oily and alcoholic extract of lemon???! Could you explain it to me?

[@AshkenaziChristian]

A suggestion. Most people don't realize that the majority of vodka's sold today are actually made from cheap grain alcohol and not potatoes which is from what true vodka is distilled. You can find an excellent low priced, but highly rated potato vodka at Trader Joe's called "Vodka Monopolowa," imported from Austria. It varies in price from state to state at the TJ's, but for actual potato vodka is still usually cheaper than the fake vodkas made from grain alcohol.

[@Thestayathomechef]

That could be a great tip for people living in states where TJ can sell Vodka!

[@AshkenaziChristian]

@@Thestayathomechef :( I forgot that not all states can sell hard liquor in grocery stores.

[@benl6328]

Looking at the price of extracts this is simple, good and cheaper! I am doing this from now on! But amber bottles is a must!

[@Thestayathomechef]

Hope you like them (:

[@jerrysmith372]

Not sure if I'd have enough vodka to make an extract with - after I get done drinking.

[@christiedecker2724]

Very nice, I do like this idea. Wonder how to do banana extract...would you use the peel or the banana itself? Thanks!

[@rodrigoorillo6664]

In our country, we have special tool to get coconut meat easily. 😉

[@misprinc1928]

Rodrigo Orillo what country is that?

[@rodrigoorillo6664]

@@misprinc1928 It's Philippines!

[@edgartevoyaextranar9740]

Can I use these extracts for spray bottles? I would like to use these extracts for spraying my room, so it can smell good

[@dipas.a6745]

Without vodka isnt possible to make extract???

[@valerie5575]

Yep. You can use glycerin and water, equal parts.

[@dipas.a6745]

@@valerie5575 it will b d same r8???

[@angelaworrell2974]

You can also use white rum.

[@megsarna7429]

u can use a tasteless oil

[@raggedyroad]

Does this work well for cinnamon? Super happy to have found this video. I'm trying to improve what goes into my body and most of the commercial flavorings have complaints about flavor and some of them have artificial ingredients. I really want cinnamon though.

[@patfonta8818]

i am going to make marijuana extract for my diners desert

[@wayesvillage1758]

Yoooooooo, crazy stuff

[@eugeniebakker881]

😂

[@beckyshanti8856]

pat fonta 😂😁😁😁

[@Zari_honti]

nice one bro!!

[@patfonta8818]

@@wayesvillage1758 Life is crazy out there

[@moralesj1984]

This is awesome did not know it was this easy to make extract. For about how long do they last? I want to make them because I bake a lot. Thanks

[@Thestayathomechef]

The basically last for ever because of the alcohol (:

[@porkyV2]

if you run cheap vodka in a brita twice you will get good quality vodka.

[@susanclark9626]

🍷🍾 works with wine also😘

[@wendym5086]

Is that true?

[@ladypearl9134]

@@wendym5086 I was wondering the same thing.

[@mac6452]

Not true, it is in the distilling process. The filter doesn't remove the heavy or very light alcohols. But if you like it by all means go for it.

[@mikey_mike]

False.

[@serdalkaptan]

Thanks for these awesome recipes. Can we use these extracts in diffusers (for steaming)?