Making Vanilla Extract with a Sous Vide - Save Months of Waiting

[@gspmom9437]

I have been following you guys since last year and have learned so much. I was inspired to try my hand at making vanilla... So far this is my least favorite way. . I heard you can make vanilla using food grade glycerin. Maybe you could do a lesson using that method.. I love learning from you both.

[@VanillaPura]

Well thank you! Agreed about this method. Not our favorite but still a nice extract in a short amount of time. Here's some info on glycerine: www.vanillapura.com/blogs/extract-recipes/alcohol-free-and-low-carb-homemade-vanilla-extract

[@MG-ww9rf]

I have that function on my instant pot and will check it out.

[@VanillaPura]

Let us know how it goes!

[@buchananbiehle9035]

Dose the type of container matter? Just wondering if a bottle with a cork would be safe for heating

[@wellspringer]

I'm wondering what happens to the alcohol content, which is what preserves (as well as extracts) the vanilla flavor..

[@VanillaPura]

It should stay the same, since the containers holding the extract are sealed. :)

[@jeancornelius6946]

After you empty the jar of vanilla, can you put the beans in a mother jar still?

[@VanillaPura]

Absolutely!!

[@whatsup848]

I opened the beans, scraped out the seeds which was all added to the vodka. It is cloudy. Is that normal? Will it clear if strained?

[@VanillaPura]

That's the vanilla oil interacting with the spirit. Usually goes away in a month or so. You can always pour through a coffee filter for an even clearer extract once you're ready to use it or gift it. :)

[@whatsup848]

@@VanillaPura Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@adamtanderson75]

Have you tried any other extracts? It seems like cinnimon should work, but am wondering about citrus or almond.

[@VanillaPura]

Yes! Hundreds of them. Fruit, spice, herb, chocolate, mocha, etc. etc. Here's a link to our book that has 40 recipes, and there are over 70 recipes on our website in the recipe section. Have fun! :) www.vanillapura.com/collections/the-art-of-extract-making

[@mlrable]

Tge only reason to flip them over is when you use a hot content abd you want to sterilyze tge jar

[@ghs3441]

Is it possible to use this method without alcohol? Vegetable glycerin

[@VanillaPura]

We haven't tried with glycerin. I think it might work. We may try this in a future party. If you try it, let us know how it turns out. Enjoy the journey! :)

[@dianeolson3098]

I let my sous vide vanilla sit for another 6 months.

[@VanillaPura]

Yes, we think that letting it sit really helps. It's still ready a little faster, but the sit time is important.