Making Double Fold Vanilla Extract at Home | Easy and Delicious!

[@KowalskiMountain]

A viewer recently shared that the Spirits Dilution Chart at Indri's Vanilla Bean group is no longer available. I have recreated it to share with my followers. It's available as a FREE download in the Kowalski Mountain Subscriber's Library. Join here to download instantly. kowalskimountain.com/freebies/

[@peter5.056]

Homemade vanilla extract is so vastly better than storebought, it makes me doubt whether what I used to buy was real.

[@KowalskiMountain]

So much better! Thanks for watching!

[@Joel-McConnell]

You want 70 proof alcohol for the very best results. It's the water that extracts the vanilla, the alcohol is the preservative......

[@KowalskiMountain]

Thanks for the tip!

[@loism1965]

I heard 80 proof...who knows?

[@JjJackson-f8v]

Thank you so much for your informed skills and experience with making real vanilla extract. This is a whole new realm..... All together. To accustomed to prepare convenience foods. This was enlightening thank you so very much. See you next time.

[@KowalskiMountain]

Ahhhh thank you! Appreciate you. Watching

[@cindygrammer645]

I've been wanting to make vanilla extract for a good while now! After researching, I'm ready to dive in head first! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and encouraging beginners!!😊🍾

[@KowalskiMountain]

You’ve got this! Go for it. Thank you for watching.

[@CapturingWonderland]

This is such a great resource! Thanks for the shout-out. I can't believe it took me this long to comment on this video haha. I am going to have to give double fold a go this time around!

[@KowalskiMountain]

Ahhh thanks for watching! Your post is an amazing resource!

[@Annielee2023]

If you didn't lower the proof of that everclear it will not work. You need 70 to 100 proof no higher and once you get any higher than a 100 proof your beans just get hard and the extract will not come out of the beans.

[@jcsingle21]

Use a vacuum sealer to remove the air in the jar. Open and seal them over the course of 8 weeks.

[@KowalskiMountain]

Interesting concept.

[@Annielee2023]

I've been buying vanilla beans off eBay for $49 lb with free shipping and handling. I've purchased 5 pounds so far and couldn't be happier.

[@KowalskiMountain]

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[@NolomEbal44560]

I pay $140.00 a lb. for premium Madagascar Grade A Vanilla Beans. Maybe I'm paying too much.

[@winsome6705]

❤

[@betty-louseager4442]

I learned after using 151 rum was not a good choice in alcohol for me. It took a couple years for that alcohol smell to tone down. And a couple pounds of beans too. It does make bake goods taste great. I didn't do individual bottles either.

[@KowalskiMountain]

I googled 151 rum and it said it has almost double the alcohol content of regular rum. I wonder if that’s why?

[@debhallman]

What difference does the higher percentage alcohol make? I've been making mine for years with straight organic vodka without Everclear. I'm interested in how this changes the batch. Thanks

[@KowalskiMountain]

You certainly can use straight vodka. It’s usually around 80 proof. It’s suppose to produce a lighter extract. I’ve only done it using 100% proof since I learned to do it that way.

[@barbmakortoff1636]

Would you still have that alcohol blending chart as it no longer seems to be on the Indri’s site & would you share it?

[@KowalskiMountain]

I do have it. I’m not sure how to share it here. I’m out of town currently. When I get home I’ll post it in the Subscribers Library in my blog.

[@barbmakortoff1636]

@@KowalskiMountain I'm not a techy person, but I found your FB page & LIKED it. I got your reply in my regular email, so I'll keep my eyes open & hopefully I find it when you post it. Thank you

[@KowalskiMountain]

I have recreated the Spirits Dilution Chart! It's available as a FREE download in the Kowalski Mountain Subscriber's Library. Join here to download. kowalskimountain.com/freebies/

[@barbmakortoff1636]

@@KowalskiMountain Thank you, I finally figured the password out after receiving several emails. I guess I just needed to be patient. Thanks so much.

[@KowalskiMountain]

You’re welcome! Enjoy !

[@wildheart5086]

The higher the alcohol level(proof), The more likely the vanilla beans will freeze. Not give off its flavors. Keeping it at 70-80 proof has been found to be more ideal. Changing times produces more knowledge.

[@KowalskiMountain]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing

[@daveb-d4t]

you might think about putting some wax paper or parchment paper between your lid and contents so you don't get a metallic flavor ...

[@KowalskiMountain]

Great tip! Thank you

[@GalloPazzesco]

lol, thanks for the video but why kind of "chemistry" takes place when you mix the two spirits .... other than evaporation?

[@KowalskiMountain]

The post I read regarding this states there is a chemical reaction that creates bubbles and heats up a few degrees. Thats the most I know. capturingwonderland.com/homemade-vanilla-extract-with-everclear/

[@GalloPazzesco]

@@KowalskiMountain I've joined your subscriber list .... but still no password.

[@KowalskiMountain]

@@GalloPazzesco Thank you so much, I’m happy to help. First check your spam folder I do see a new subscriber today and it shows an email was sent. If you still don’t find it, please email me at [e-mail] with the email address you subscribed with so I can investigate further.

[@GalloPazzesco]

@@KowalskiMountain got it, I'm in. Very nice site, very nice resources. Thank you very much. Subscribed, bell rung, commented, upvoted, liked, shared .... may the algorithm gods smile favorably upon your channel.

[@KowalskiMountain]

@@GalloPazzesco Thank you so much! Appreciate you! 😊

[@KowalskiMountain]

What's your favorite vanilla extract combo?

[@donnamcmillan6950]

I don't make my own but I buy vanilla extract with bourbon whenever I can find it. Also my grandmother who was a wonderful baker told me to double the amount of vanilla that a recipe calls for and I've always done that! Works great!!

[@KowalskiMountain]

@@donnamcmillan6950 I always put in as much vanilla as I want!

[@donnamcmillan6950]

@@KowalskiMountain Yes💕

[@rebeccadees]

I made mine a year ago using 80 proof vodka and grade b Madagascar vanilla beans and used their recipe. I made mine 9/22/2022 and it’s now 12/26/2023. It smells and tastes to strong of alcohol. How do I fix this? I’m so disappointed.

[@KowalskiMountain]

My mom had the same problem. I’m not sure I know. She was also very disappointed. I’m certainly not an expert when it goes wrong. I would post the question in the Indri’s vanilla bean group.

[@rebeccadees]

@@KowalskiMountain thank you.

[@dawncheshire-gibson1859]

It needs at least a year

[@HeartlandFamilyDesigns]

You absolutely do NOT need to increase the ABV to 100 proof. 70-80 is best.

[@KowalskiMountain]

Appreciate you watching

[@Stargazer69]

All of that seems really unnecessary. You can use any alcohol as long as it is 80 proof. The best and most popular choices are vodka, bourbon, brandy, or rum. Vodka is the most versatile because it has a neutral flavor. You also don’t need to use the fat, thick (grade A) beans. The less expensive, brittle ones (also known as grade B vanilla beans) work just as well.

[@KowalskiMountain]

Appreciate you watching

[@wildheart5086]

Exactly. We are learning to be more productive.

[@chiefschicktx]

You don't need to use grade A but some speculate that it matures faster than Grade B. I don't know for a fact I'm making my first batch but for me with the price difference I can wait longer.

[@KowalskiMountain]

@chiefschicktx Hope it turns out well