How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract | With a Speed Hack!

[@madeinlombok]

Hello, im vanilla farmer from indonesia, thanks your video really help us for know how using our vanilla beans, we only know how to plant it 😀

[@bajigold]

Wow

[@playboicatie]

I bet your farm smells so good

[@livmilesparanormalromanceb6891]

That’s awesome! I wish I lived in a climate where I could grow vanilla.

[@LolLol-xs5jb]

Wow

[@madeinlombok]

@@user-sg2yt6nc1z hi,please send your email addresa

[@allistar34]

some tips from someone’s been making vanilla extract for a few years: - For a single-fold extract, use 1 oz of beans per 1 cup of alcohol (i.e. 8 oz). For double-fold, use 2 oz of beans per 1 cup - Use 80-100 proof alcohol - I’d recommend using a neutral spirit (like vodka, or a grain alcohol diluted with distilled water) before diving off into using rum, whiskey, etc. this is because using a neutral spirit will yield the most pure “vanilla” flavor. If you use rum, it’ll taste like… well, rum + vanilla - If not using the heat method, wait a few months (at least 6) if you really want your extract to taste truly vanilla-y

[@AlexisZenios]

Do you have a favorite vodka to go to?

[@giuliafavaro85]

Hey! Recently I tried to make homemade vanilla extract. I bought some vanilla beans and vodka, I basically followed the steps, cut them in half and submerged them in vodka in an airproof container. But in a few hours, the beans started to release a white mould (I think it's mould but I'm not sure). I bought MORE beans and MORE vodka (I thought the beans were rotten or something) but It happened again. What did I do wrong? Thank you in advance!

[@allistar34]

@@AlexisZenios honestly everclear (grain alcohol) diluted with distilled water is my best recommendation. that's just bc even though vodka is supposedly to be "flavorless" it still tends to carry a certain flavor depending on the brand. you don't need to use any top shelf vodka though (like grey goose, which is what he uses in the video). i've used costco vodka and it still tasted totally fine.

[@allistar34]

@@giuliafavaro85 hmmm can't quite diagnose the problem without a photo, but you're probably right the beans weren't that great quality to begin with if this happened within hours of you submerging them. maybe try a different retailer?

[@kawai1]

@@allistar34 Hi, when you say to dilute the alcohol, to what level of alcohol percentage do you dilute? Thanks.

[@sanlewis6068]

I made homemade vanilla, orange, lemon and peppermint extracts for Christmas gifts 2 years ago, they were a HIT!!! I bought my amber bottles on Amazon and I made my labels on my Cricut machine! Simple and fun gift idea!!! Even my son and his girlfriend loved helping - we had an assembly line going!!! LOVE!!!!

[@catherineg9943]

I want your recipes!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Please, please, please, PLEASE!!!! ❤️❤️

[@sonyaaberzger8807]

I would love recipes as well please

[@MarthaRojas-bs1jd]

Could I bother you for recipes… I’d love to try to make some ! Thank you…

[@megharms9424]

I made several pints for gifts two Christmas' s ago..used spiced rum and let it sit for at least 18 months. After the 18 months, I added 3 more vanilla beans to each of my pints. Then I let them sit ,shaking them about once a week for the next couple of months. IT IS AMAZING! PLAN AHEAD, Best vanilla ever!

[@kmamma5]

I have some I'm bottling now for Christmas gifts. It's been going for 2.5 years. I've been so excited, and realized tonight that it tastes like vanilla flavored vodka. Not enough vanilla flavor and very boozy. Do you have any advice?

[@mirandacouey9456]

I have been making extracts for a little over a year now. I absolutely love them.

[@PreppyKitchen]

So many delicious ones to make!

[@valerievalentova]

John, you're literally the best teacher-baker mix I know, you explain everything so well with attention to detail, the recipe always turns out right! Thank you!

[@crystalsnavely6786]

Your videos have inspired me to start baking! I have made so many of your recipes and my family just cannot get enough. ♥️

[@PreppyKitchen]

That is awesome! Thanks so much and hapy baking!

[@kimpaynter]

What is the best about his recipes they never fail , they always turn out ❤️❤️❤️

[@crystalsnavely6786]

Yes! The best part is that my husband was a “chocolate cake is the worst” type of person. That definitely changed with John’s devils food cake recipe! he could NOT stop eating it! 😂 hands down the best baker ever! #preppykitchen ♥️

[@pmom1226]

I totally agree with you. I used to follow another popular baker (who shall remain nameless lol) and nothing of theirs I baked came out. They were always dry and nasty. But I have yet to have a miss with John's recipes. Everyone of them is perfection.

[@jujubee7351]

@@PreppyKitchen John are these glass bottles 16 or 33 ounce?

[@VultureXV]

Omg im never overspending on extract again. This is crazy. I thought it was like an essential oil. I have all the equipment for this from my medicinal herb hobby.

[@Jeyricho]

I like to put the spent bean pods from vanilla that I've used in baking in a bottle. I think the necessary beans per cup increases pretty drastically because there's less seeds per bean, but I think it's a great way to recycle.

[@rickterrance4981]

Or make vanilla sugar and yes you'd need way more beans per cup if making extract.

[@iole96792]

I have batches of vodka, bourbon, and rum vanilla extract that are now 1.5 years old. I really love the bourbon vanilla extract it adds a beautiful complexity to anything chocolatey. When any of my bottles get low, I add more liquor and another vanilla pod or 4 then it gets moved to the back to age.😀

[@Craxin01]

Man, the joy you are having doing these projects is infectious. Looking forward to more!

[@TheOriginalRick]

I use a quart jar in the IP for my vanilla. Works great and gives me enough to last about six months. I have found that waiting a week after infusing it works best. The flavor develops a bit more, and the alcohol taste disappears completely. I have been using vodka, but we just brought home a nice bottle of rum from the Philippines that I am thinking of using the next time. I have a feeling that dropping a spoonful of that into my smoothies will give a whole new dimension to them. 😁😁

[@coldcasespecialist]

My friend has vanilla beans, like more than I can even imagine, growing on his farm in Oahu. He started making vanilla bean paste and extracts last year and leaves the extracts six months. O. M. G. I can’t explain how amazing it is. He uses bourbon.

[@Crybaby-cz8et]

Where can I order ???

[@newnewoldold]

Yes would love to order

[@evannasong8356]

What a great idea!

[@Miss.C.]

Thank you for the info

[@LE-gs9mo]

Is it possible to order from him?

[@lillith069-l3h]

The longer it sits The better the product. I have a friend that makes it and she leaves it sit for over a year. She makes a killing on her jars. the taste is impeccable and sooo good.

[@lauriemasters5596]

" It feels wrong, but it's actually right." You're the best John.

[@Katya-zj7ni]

I don’t have a pressure cooker but I’m do have a pressure canner and I used that. As soon as it vented for ten mins I turned it off and let it come down itself. Fantastic result.

[@juliecardoso5422]

I’ve been making my own vanilla extract since 2019 and I add more vodka and beans to the big jar I made it in to keep it going. It’s surprisingly easy and everyone likes it.

[@CatsPajamas23]

@s Sure, but then you'd have vanilla vodka. If you put vodka in a jar or bottle with the vanilla, you have vanilla extract.😉

[@MsMC-vr1jd]

I made my own vanilla with Madagascar beans one year before my daughter's wedding. We let it steep for a year and I shared the Wedding Vanilla with my mom and my newly wed daughter at Christmas. That was some wonderful vanilla!

[@just.jayshree]

I was literally planning on making vanilla TOMORROW for this year’s Christmas gifts! This could not have come at a better time! Thank you so much! 🥰🖤

[@noecharbonneau5725]

How did it go? Did you make it, was it wonderful, and was it loved by the recipients? I'm about to make my own for Christmas and it's the beginning of February.

[@shannahenneberry491]

I started making my own vanilla almost two years ago. it is soon much better than anything you can buy. The slow infusing method for 1 year is the best way to go. My favorite alcohol to use is American Honey Burbon. I have tried a couple different vodkas and burbons and I just love the flavor I get from American Honey. I actually have a bunch of those bottles going now and I can't wait until December when my next batch will be ready just in time for Christmas baking.

[@shannahenneberry491]

I would like to also say thank you so much for your videos. You have become my favorite on line chef/baker. Any time I am looking for a recipe for something I scroll through your videos first to see if you have one. I have made several of your recipes already and always get great results. Your tips are so helpful and I love that you show the opps too. Let's be real, no one is perfect and do not pretend to be. You are real and a genuine nice guy. Thank you for all that you share with us.

[@Mike-tz1tr]

Hello from 2024 Shannah! Does the vanilla get lost in the honey? I have a nice bottle of honey whiskey from a distillery in PA that is like to try this on.

[@pennydickinson3258]

Thank you for saying it takes a good year for full flavor! I started some in vodka, spiced rum and bourbon and give them 15 months before I started using them and gave them away as Christmas gifts. They are awesome, and I was told at that point it's considered triple strength (don't know if that's true). Also, I love the organic Madagascar vanilla beans from Beanilla. A great company and the beans are fat and juicy, unlike when I bought them off Amazon, which were skinny and dry. Just a heads up for your followers:)

[@estherheming8836]

How much did u pay for a bag of beans? And what brand of vodka should I use? Thank you. First time will try.

[@perlabuendia88]

Now you tell me 😅

[@pennydickinson3258]

@@estherheming8836 sorry, I didn’t see this before! Prices were very high after draughts and low vanilla harvests but they have come down a lot over the last year or so. I used Tito’s but you could use any vodka.

[@Miss.C.]

Kept saying beans exposed when its seeds. Still love it. I appreciate the video. Thank you

[@RyeleeMa]

Wow!! I’ve always wanted to make my own vanilla extract because I use so much of it while baking and never knew you could make it so fast! Thanks for sharing!❤️

[@PreppyKitchen]

Hope you enjoy!

[@1982MCI]

@@PreppyKitchen would you please do a short type video in a week and again in one month on the instapot jar of vanilla and sample and compare to the one year old method. I’ve always made mine the slow way but am curious if after a week or so on the instapot version if it will mellow out at all. Thank you for all you do for us!!

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

And it's so spendy, without being certain of what you're getting

[@cococarpizo2735]

I hoppe you speak spanish.well Im 80 years old and 1 enjoy baking so I use a lot vanilla. And I never thought I could make it at home. Thank you and regards from Monterrey Mexico

[@tomdececco2806]

John - you are not only informative but you truly entertaining - thanks for another Amazing video 👏👏

[@PreppyKitchen]

So nice of you! Thank you!

[@brookelynnadams1048]

thank you so much im a freshman and just getting into baking and u are amazing baker im going to practice your recipies and get good at baking

[@atakeuchi_]

I made my own vanilla extract. I used 50 small vanilla beans 😬 and just added them to the bottle of vodka. I had to pour off a little vodka but not much. I’m thinking of making another batch in 3 months and one 3 months after and so forth. I’m hoping to eventually give some away.

[@richardnickell4116]

I made homemade vanilla at the start of covid in 2020. I made some using spiced rum and ohhh my goodness it turned out so well. I gave it away as Christmas present and I let it set for over a year before trying it out.

[@terinaerb]

What is spiced rum? Will it say that on the bottle?

[@royblack7305]

Thanks for being honest about the instapot one I'm not gonna rush mine now its four months old. I've got three cases of it with six different liquors. I've got orange ,lemon, coffee, coconut, chocolate, and banana working too .I can't wait to make my Christmas baskets.

[@Miss.C.]

I’m jealous!

[@delilahboa]

John that was such an interesting, great tutorial, thank you so much. I’m learning endlessly from you. Thank you for sharing all your incredible knowledge with us, l love your channel and really appreciate all you do to pass on this amazing hobby to so many of us , with love from the UK xx🇬🇧💕xx

[@lynne2798]

I made instant pot vanilla as Christmas gifts in 2020, I am still using it, it is delicious

[@alilove5618]

Wow, you always giving us some vital information and instructions. I can say personally for me I am so grateful you share your videos. Just learning how to make a lot out of scratch is just amazing. I was never taught on how to create from scratch and your videos have helped me learn so much and accomplish my own personal baking goals. I always have my pen and paper ready to take notes :) Thank You so much John for all your hardwork, your videos, your kind words, and encouragement.

[@B24CPN]

Whaaat, oh my dear, who knew?! I’ve been doing a batch of 6 ea 8.5 oz bottles every 6 months… and waiting… and waiting… and waiting.. lol I had zero idea one could infuse it this way! Thanks so much!

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

This video reminded me to check my 3 year old homemade vanilla stored in the wine cellar…🥰

[@MakeSushi1]

how was celler vanilla?

[@JoAnnAK30]

I can not wait to try this out. I've seen so many of your videos and haven't seen this yet. I just love your recipes. You're a joy to watch, thank you.

[@juliebaker6969]

If you make your own vanilla, decant the extract after a year, but DON'T throw away the vanilla pods. Just fill back up with more vodka, and reuse them. They are reusable for SEVERAL batches. When your vanilla starts to get too weak to use as extract, use it in vanilla flavored mixed drinks. But STILL don't throw away the pods. They're still up for one more use; just remove the seeds and use them in baking, ice cream, pudding, muffins or any other application calling for vanilla extract. I know John uses plump juicy vanilla pods, but it's really not necessarily. I get the same high quality vanilla extract from cheaper, dryer vanilla pods. They ARE soaking in liquid, and those thirsty beans drink up that liquid, and plump right up. If anything, they extract quicker. I use about 10-12 vanilla pods for each fifth of vodka, and each batch is at full flavor and ready for decanting in about 6 months. I ALSO decant them into amber bottles to protect the vanilla from light that might damage the flavor. And while I don't PERSONALLY do this; you can make a non-alcoholic vanilla by substituting GLYCERIN for the alcohol. I don't do this because I use my extract to flavor sodas, and the glycerin kind floats on top rather than mixing in properly. You can ALSO make OTHER flavors of extract in the same way as the vanilla. Just place the flavoring ingredient in the vodka just like you do the vanilla pods. Citrus peal (pith removed), almonds, black walnuts, cocoa beans, coffee beans, lavender buds.....if they can make essential oil from it, you can make extract from it. Don't use anything (like, say, fruit) unless it has natural oils in it though, since it's the oils that are extracted. I haven't used coconut or peanut yet, but I think the experiment would be worth a try, it can't any more than not work.🤷 Making your own homemade extracts opens up a world of possibilities in deserts and baking. You can make flavors, and even blends that are otherwise unavailable at the grocery store.

[@katekramer7679]

Very appropriate last name you've got there. Am I correct in assuming you're part of the co-op?

[@juliebaker6969]

@@katekramer7679 no unfortunately. I'm just an old lady on a fixed income that has spent the last several decades trying to get a handle on both the ability to eat as healthy as possible, and the ability to live as cheaply as possible. Making as much as possible from scratch, from the healthiest ingredients I can afford is the place where those 2 goals intersect. If I WERE able to be in a co-op, it would greatly help with that goal. Unfortunately I live in a tiny government subsidized apartment, this means that I have little room for food storage. Infact my apartment manager ALREADY considers me a borderline food hoarder. Making food from scratch requires a much larger pantry than the refrigerator/freezer full of TV dinners, and cupboard full of ramen noodles MOST people around here have. They made me get rid of most of my stores ("clutter" in THEIR vernacular), and even my freezer since the lease says no freezers, washers, dryers, or dishwashers. I can't even forage, because they spray everything but the grass with weed killer. 🤷 I'm looking for a different place, but finding another one I can afford is getting harder and harder in this economy. Especially since they manage ALL of the subsidized housing in this area, so finding a place that isn't cost prohibitive is proving to be nearly IMPOSSIBLE. So right now, unless I win the Publisher's Clearinghouse sweepstakes or something equally improbable, I'm kinda stuck.🤷 Sorry, I didn't mean to dump, but as you can imagine, this has all been kinda frustrating for me (the situation, not your innocent question). Being able to be in a co-op and/or getting a homestead somehow, is sort of an unattainable dream for me right now, but maybe (hopefully🤞) a better future lies ahead.

[@leahrowe847]

@@juliebaker6969 sad situation... When we lived in a small apartment with nosey landlords, we got creative about where we stored our food. We created a couch out of canned goods (stacked into the shape then covered with cushions & a cover), used buckets as risers to raise beds & stored other goods underneath with long homemade bedskirts to hide everything, even utilized closets as extra pantries & put chairs/plants with casters & such in front (so they wouldn't ask to look inside). We also bought reasonable metal shelves & put them against the bedroom walls then covered them with some cardboard & sheets or cheep fabric bought by the bolt (which we hung from the ceiling, so it looked like wallpaper) if the manager/landlord asked about it, we just said it was thumbtacked up bc we wanted a change of scenery & painting wasn't allowed... LOL! It passed the quick look they're allowed once a month for smoke detector checks, & we just acted like we had nothing to to hide, as we'd made everything virtually in plain sight, so to say. Sure it made keeping track & rotation a little harder, but we just kept everything documented so we knew where it was & when the dates were up. Hope these ideas help & inspire you to find ways to work with your situation... I truly know how you feel!

[@juliebaker6969]

@@leahrowe847 Thanks for the suggestions. The manager comes in HERE twice a month when they spray for bugs. We just ended up putting MOST of the long term stuff in the store-&-lock. I DO miss the freezer though, it's always helpful to buy things like meat in bulk. We've already stuffed the dressers and my footstool with food, thanks for the creative new ideas.👍

[@Jguy27]

I have a large bottle going since May. It's dark and as rich as some commercial varieties. I also have two new bottles brewing with some more vanilla beans I wanted to try. I have Madagascar beans of different qualities. All splendid.

[@eddiefniii]

The seed pods are from orchids. A certain species. Hand pollinated to make them seed. Why it’s expensive. Takes a long time for the seed to mature. ❤️

[@catmom1322]

My go-to is Jack Danials, so that's what I use when making vanilla. It's delightful!

[@phoenix2.020]

Looks amazing John! This can save so much money. Instead of buying expensive vanilla extract, why not just make it? Love it! 👍👍

[@PreppyKitchen]

Yay! Hope you make a big batch!!

[@abrielle13]

Vanilla beans are expensive though. I don't know if you'd really save money. Vanilla beans near me are at least $10 for a single bean.

[@phoenix2.020]

@@abrielle13 yeah, true.

[@terrymovold4364]

@@abrielle13 OUCH! Definitely much less expensive on Amazon, and they have several varieties and grades. Like John pointed out, maybe partner with someone to buy in bulk and thus keep the cost down.

[@grepilgr1]

I used Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum for my vanilla. It's been brewing for 2 years. I love it.

[@Juschillin2024]

Started making my own vanilla about 2 years ago. I love it!

[@susananderson3478]

I started making my own vanilla in January. I used vodka and did one with spiced rum. I don’t mind waiting but thanks for hack

[@lulububu721]

I have made my own vanilla extract in the past, I never thought of using the instant pot though, sounds like a pretty good idea. Vanilla extract (real, NOT artificial) is very expensive these days so making your own might sound a bit expensive but in the long run it’s pretty cost effective I think. Thank you for sharing the video John along with the tips and tricks you always have for us. Enjoy the rest of the week and the upcoming holiday (Canadian) weekend. A big thank you to Queen Victoria for being born and giving us a holiday to celebrate (YAY) 💕~Tina~💕

[@donnagallnitz2642]

Heating alcohol is a very bad idea

[@hkdiva2015]

For those that really bake a lot, especially come Christmas making your own vanilla extract is so worth the time invested, much better value for the money than those premium vanilla extracts at the store. Some bakers or even home bakers have vanilla extract that's like over 30 years old and still going strong.

[@angietyndall7337]

@Preppy Kitchen How about showing how to make Vanilla Bean Paste and then use it in a dessert, please?

[@beedel9037]

I bought 2 liters of vanilla extract in Papantla, Mexico. Once you try the real thing, you can’t go back. La This is very helpful as I don’t know when I will be back in the Veracruz state. I should start making it now to ensure that I will always have a wonderful vanilla extract. Thank you for this video. Saludos desde Mexico !

[@longarmsupplies]

Thanks for doing the comparison taste test! I was considering doing some in the instant pot but I have a batch in a spiced rum bottle(yep, used spiced rum) that's over a year old so I might just split that up and put some beans in the jar for the gifts...and explain how to make it a permanent extract bottle system.

[@danbev8542]

Thanks, John for another great video! I liked your information on the different sources & differences between the 3 types of vanilla. I’ve got several bottles of homemade vanilla. A few other sources (sorry, John, you are my favorite!) say you don’t have to replenish the vanilla beans - just keep adding vodka. When my bottle is about 2/3 empty, I top it off with more vodka and put the date on it with painters tape. It’s ready for use in about 6 months, but John’s right - the older the better! I have one bottle with bourbon vanilla for certain recipes that call for it.

[@angeltabot3932]

I only ever buy grade b vanilla in making vanilla extract and paste because it is what's it is intended for, grade b is extract grade it is also cheaper trust me the difference between the grade a and grade b is just moisture content, grade b being drier still has so much flavor and aroma so buy grade b so you can save money.

[@Mrstigger747]

I have read last year that some of the BEST vanilla comes from Mexico and if you can get it, it is really special

[@deborahojapinwa7834]

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe John ❤

[@PreppyKitchen]

My pleasure 😊 Hope you enjoy Deborah!!!!

[@nbenefiel]

I’ve been making vanilla for years. I tend to use Smirnoff rather than a top step vodka like Grey Goose. If I spring. For a bottle that expensive, I like to drink it.

[@goodnplenty1873]

I just want to try everything you make! Can't wait to get your book, keep up the great work! 💜💜💜

[@evae.9111]

I made my vanilla just about a year ago and it it wonderful. I like yo tip it a couple times before using to get some of those pretty seeds. It’s spectacular. And the cost in comparison to buying in a store is amazing!

[@lovemusic4evs]

I have a feeling we would be good friends. Everytime I research something about food, you're there. My 2 yo baby helped me in the kitchen when I used your chocolate buttercream recipe and we both loved it.

[@tomlee8971]

My parents and grandparents used homemade vanilla extract all the time. Very good thing.

[@madelinedelvalle3666]

I'm using vanilla that I made back in 2015! I used Madagascar and Tahiti beans. It taste delish. I'm planing to order more to make another batch. The 2015 batch I'm using is a 25 oz jar so I'm good for a while. Nothing better than making your own.

[@leahrowe847]

Many say to reuse those pods... you should try

[@DeForestRanger]

I never knew you could use a different alcohol than vodka to make vanilla extract. The thought of doing it with brandy makes my mouth water! Thanks, John!

[@j0my77]

I have recently learned that we actually grow vanilla beans over here in Australia! I will have to try make this, likely with rum as its very common over here (a specific rum named after a town)

[@katekramer7679]

Uh....do you ship?

[@elenabarron2870]

Hey John I’ve tried both Vodka & Brandy I tell you Brandy is more flavorful & rich in color & smells amazing remember Brandy should have no artificial Carmel color, also I use 5-6 Madagascar beans per cup of alcohol ! Also I infuse it for one full year in a dark cupboard! I start making it in July ! I love Mexican Vanilla extract I use to buy a jar 🫙 when I travel to Mexico 🇲🇽! Can’t find it online only Madagascar beans

[@niuffka7962]

I just brought my vanilla pods, vodka and spirit alcohol. Just one more year and ta dahhh. Thank you so much

[@tamaraporter3406]

I made Six bottles last year the long way. It's amazing!

[@joycemathieu1724]

Hi John, I made some vanilla in January and I am glad to know I did it right. Thanks for the confidence.

[@Ydnis.nedsma]

I love your kitchen, your recipes, your deliverance and everything here in your channel. 💙

[@beckygilmore4798]

Loved this video… i ordered beans and bottles after watching this. All 3 kinds of beans and finished getting all done today. Can’t wait to see how it develops ❤️

[@leonaklug494]

Becky where do you order the beans from?

[@beckygilmore4798]

@@leonaklug494 amazon, had bottles and vanilla beans.

[@richardstanley1331]

Great vid. I’ve always looked longingly at V beans, but never taken the plunge. Today is the day. Thanks for the continual inspiration. Your vid on Swiss meringue changed my life!

[@karinepaquet7513]

Love your instant pot method. I’ve made my own vanilla extract last year and I use it all the time. I made so much more extracts too. Mint, orange, lemon, cinnamon, cacao nibs, nuts, coconut, etc. My favourite after vanilla is cinnamon. I use them in my deserts, home made coffee creamers, cookies. The citrus ones I put in salad dressings, ice teas, so many uses for them. You can bet that I will make more this year. I want to try with other herbs like chives and basil.

[@tararoach4808]

Do you do the other extracts the same way? This has really piqued my interest

[@karinepaquet7513]

@@tararoach4808 Hi Tara. I use the same method. Only difference is for the citrus and leafy greens, I strain them after a few months to keep only the extract and discard the aromatic.

[@tararoach4808]

I made 6 bottles the other night. When we got up yesterday morning, we discovered one of the bottles broke and leaked down the buffet and onto our newly replaced floor.

[@karinepaquet7513]

@@tararoach4808 Sorry to hear that but 5 are still in progress. That’s good 🙌🏼

[@tararoach4808]

Yes ma'am

[@brennos99]

I have a pint sized canning jar of vanilla extract that is probably 7 to 8 years old and has seen regular use. As I use it, I top it off with vodka, and probably every 6-8 months I'll add more beans.

[@stephcollins]

So cool! My mother in law gave me a bottle of vanilla she had just started brewing - can’t wait to try it in about 9 more months!

[@matth6394]

i rarely comment on videos but this guys is great, makes me happy every time i watch one of his videos. if you havent watched the apple cider donut video yet, you're missing out.

[@davidd.6116]

I so want to make my own Vanilla. Thanks for helping me build up my courage to try.

[@OwODonut87]

I always save the shell after making creme Anglaise or pastry cream surprisingly vanilla whisky smells phenomenal

[@kimclarke5018]

Oh I made my own vanilla about a year and a half ago. Its wonderful.

[@97mph]

You are literally the key to my success in the kitchen!

[@shernettehenry3916]

Time to start making my own Vanilla thanks for the tip John as a Baker vanilla is one of the most used flavours and finishes so quick lol. I'm always buying so much. Never thought to make my own.

[@alexiasandow6659]

Perfect timing. The price of vanilla extract at the grocery yesterday stopped me from baking.

[@robertajwhite]

I absolutely adore you John! Everybody select the option to toss a few bucks as thanks for such great content! We need to support great people who are amazing and knowledgeable in what they do!

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

Ive been making caramel that is beyond delicious and effortless, thanks to your instructions, and this sounds like my next preppy project, diy with swift gratification!!

[@rossanalombardo6271]

I will give your method a try but in the meantime I added a vanilla bean to a store bought pure vanilla and I found it added extra vanilla flavour and it was quick an easy. ❤🇨🇦

[@user-lx9fc4hf6o]

John, I love vanilla flavor, I use it so much. Thank you for all the tips you give us !!!!😜😜 Tracey from Austin Texas

[@RhondaRichter-1234]

Wonderful!! I used bourbon! So delicious!

[@gailboelema4654]

I love your channel and I have learnt a lot. I always have to make your vanilla cupcakes for my grandkids to take to school for there birthday everybody loves them. I have just made your vanilla bean extract, I have made 2 in vodka and 2 in bourbon. Thank you for all your recipes.

[@Val_Halla777]

Awesome. Just ordered some Madagascar Vanilla beans. Wow you know your rich when your using Grey Goose vodkas to make Vanilla extract. Cheers

[@donnalynn2]

I was visiting back home (Michigan) and everyone knows I love to bake. Well before I left my step brother came in the living room and handed me this huge bottle of vodka, very dark vodka. I was like, ok... You know I only drink on special occasions. He told me how he and his gvfriend were making vanilla for friends and he had a brand new bottle ready sitting there and knew I would love it. I took a taste right there and fell over. The price of a tiny bottle in the store was insane and here I had a gigantic bottle. I flew back home to Florida the next day and had that in my checked baggage as it was larger than the 3oz. I was beyond happy when I unpacked and it was still there! BTW, I have had this bottle for several years now and it is just as delicious as when he gave it to me. I have also discovered with a pure vanilla you do not need to use as much. If only I had people around me who baked. There is no way I will use this whole bottle before it expires.

[@leahrowe847]

I doubt that'll ever expire... alcohol doesn't, it just gets better & better with age. That's why you see the price of bottles of wine & spirits go up, up, up as they age, & the taste only gets better & more nuanced over time~ your vanilla will be the same!

[@janeahrens572]

Cool idea for extracts! On suggestion when comparing tastes. Drink a sip of coffee between tastes. It will clear your pallet better that water.

[@MysticalWillow]

I made Vanilla for my sister and me, it's almost at the 6 month mark! I can't wait to use it!

[@debbiehedges7252]

I made 2 jars on 5/21, they definitely aren't as dark as yours. I am gonna add more beans. Thanks

[@christinebrannigan1288]

Just made the vanilla extract like you made it’s about 4 days old thank you 😊

[@jujubee7351]

I have some brewing for 5 months now in different liquors . Can’t wait till December! Great video John

[@hoodiedee4828]

Thank you for the Info I trust you because I believe you are the one who showed me how to make the only garlic bread, it was the best. Again thank you and don't forget to Enjoy Life. From Bridgeport CT.

[@oraliagonzalez1188]

I love your videos so much. You do a great job explaining everything. I have tried several of your recipes and can honestly say they turn out great every time. Keep up the great work, and keep those videos coming. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you.

[@TheCuttingEdge142]

Thanks so much. This video is very helpful!! I love that this is cheaper than buying vanilla extract! 😊

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice tips for homemade vanilla extract John! Have a nice day and good weekend! 👍👏🍴

[@elizabethreyes4750]

I will do this for sure, I use liquid vanilla a lot, thanks for the video 🙏

[@betsyward7915]

Really good video on this topic. Actually the BEST I’ve watched. You are concise and got to the alcohol to bean ratio right away. THANK YOU!!!

[@FatimaMohammed-e7h]

I love how passionate you are about what you do and I hope I can do something similar to what you do one day. This is the first video I see of you and I subscribed ready The video was joyful even though it was only about vanilla extract which I’m not sure exactly how essential it is in baking because I’m a beginner in baking.

[@tabi5901]

Thorough and accurate has been hard to find… Thanks! Yours is… 😊

[@ΈλεναΤζωρτζακη]

Grat smell tastes wonderful.Also you can make strawberry ,cherry , apricot cherry with votka summer time. We make them in Greece and we put them out to the sun 🌞🌞🌞🌞.

[@leahrowe847]

How do you do the fruit infusion?

[@photonjohn9832]

I'll admit homemade vanilla sounds great. I've traveled a lot to Mexico on business and La Vencedora is by far the best in the world. Their vanilla bean is from the Veracruz area. I put double the amount in my brownies, and they are gone before they cool....