Vanilla Extract made at home

[@kmamma5]

I love your voice! Sounds like Winnie the Pooh, and is so comforting!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

👍😃😉 Thank you Kresta, much appreciated.

[@tiffcat1100]

Yep, so calm :)

[@christinebroeze1004]

Hi John, I made 3 bottles of 500ml each back in June 2021. I opened my first bottle a week ago. My youngest daughter made a comment to me about how much she loved the taste of the vanilla in some squares that I made. It smells wonderful , tastes great and I am over the moon that you put this. Video out. Thank you John. Keep well, and keep your videos coming.All the best from across the pond :)

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

That is awesome Christine. I'm pleased you gave it a try my friend and it turned out well. Keep up the great work and thanks for the support.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Hi Everyone, sorry I haven't added or answered any of your comments over the last few days as I'm recovering from major surgery, I should be able to get back on track over the next couple of days, thanks for your patients.

[@carabidus]

Rest and get well soon, John!

[@pammivirdi]

John Kirkwood hello, very nicely explained videos. Wishing you good health.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

+paramjeet virdi Thanks for watching much appreciated, wishing you good health too.

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Get well soon John.

[@leitmotif4me]

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[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated. Very kind comment, thank you. Please like share and subscribe for more great video recipes.

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[@vickyannpaintingwithoils]

I have been starting a new one or two every six months for the last few years, thanks to my favorite chef. ❤

[@gregmulqueen8171]

I just found this recipe, I have bought this for years but never knew how easy you could make this yourself. Time factor aside this is one of the best finds on youtube that I have ever found. Thank you so much for this.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

My pleasure Greg.

[@Orionshield1948]

Aged 1 month so far and already wonderful fragrance, certainly smells better than store bought. Thanks for sharing John.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Well done, Orionshield1948, still a ways to go yet, hope you did the orange and lemon too :o)

[@NoNonsenseJohnson]

Hello John. Love your videos I have been binge watching them. Thought I’d comment on this one as I’m somewhat well versed when it comes to vanilla extracting. A few things for an even better outcome next time! For Vanilla to be considered pure vanilla extract as per FDA standards there needs to be 13.35oz of beans per 1 gallon of (min 35%vol-70 proof) alcohol. A simple rule of thumb would be 1oz (28g) of beans per 8oz (1 cup or 236ml of alcohol. This is the minimum standard for true single fold pure vanilla extract. For double fold or triple fold would just double or triple the weight of the beans per 8oz of alcohol. Between 1.5 & Double fold imo is the perfect medium between strength and cost. Whilst cheap vodka is fine. I have noted over the years an alcohol bite to a lot of home made extracts. To reduce this I would spend a little more on something smoother like Captain Morgan’s White rum / barcardi rum, or even a grey goose etc basically I refuse to use any alcohol that I cannot stomach a neat shot of. (I’m no drinker) as that baseline will always be there and some cheap vodkas can really burn and be harsh in the end product. Aiming for 70 proof alcohol (35%vol) will also result in a more smoother end product. My favourite so far is captain Morgan’s coconut rum once extracted you will not taste any coconut just a pure smooth vanilla extract that you can drink from the bottle its so good. All the best

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thank you my friend.

[@zareegoraya1528]

I am going to make all these as soon as I am free , my sons getting married in Dec! Just can explain how excited I am to find your wonderful videos, so explanatory! Bless you and Wish you well.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Well thank you again Zaree for another wonderful comment, pleased you like my channel and hopefully it'll be of use to you. :o)

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Bless you too, by the way :)

[@claireanderson3631]

Hi John! Thank you for the inspiration and recipe. I made Vanilla, Orange and Lemon Extract today...all ready for Christmas.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Fantastic! I'm pleased you gave it a try my friend and it turned out well.

[@geminil2415]

Hi John, I needed to drink the vodka after seeing the price of vanilla pods.When the price falls I will definitely be giving it a go.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Aye it's a bit pricey at the moment Doreen, but so is Vanilla extract in the stores,so it still works out a lot cheaper, it'll come down in price again, hopefully soon.

[@jayb5730]

Where is the best place to buy pods.

[@lis819]

@@jayb5730 just bought some on Amazon...quite reasonable...maybe the price is coming down a bit...or you could grow a Vanilla tree, if you have the right climate...

[@bethbartlett5692]

😁

[@Reziac]

@@lis819 I believe it's from an orchid? that's a whole growing skill in itself.

[@patashcraft6534]

My favorite channel. Vanilla beans ready to go and lemons and oranges waiting. Excited about my extract venture!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching Pat, much appreciated my friend 😉. Please like share and subscribe for more great video recipes. Apologies if you have already subscribed I'm losing track.

[@mimicocto8]

Thanks John! Next time for the vanilla extract, take a swig, throw the beans in the vodka bottle, soak the bottle after closing to remove the labels. Save those brown bottles for other projects.

[@sitdown3983]

FAB IDEA! Space saver too! Thank you!

[@missmayflower]

You need a brown bottle to protect the extract from light.

[@DANVIIL]

I was in Sorrento in southern Italy and had dinner with a local family and they told me how to make Lemoncello using the same kind of technique. You use sugar, grain alcohol, lemon skin peels and let it soak. It makes an excellent drink which they sell by the boatload. It's very similar and excellent on a summer's night after dinner drink.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks again for watching Danvil, sounds very interesting, bet it tasted great.

[@JustinCarpenter]

John, thank you so much, once again. My pantry is now full of little amber bottles aging in the dark. I've found some absolutely amazing flavor pairings -- you're certainly right about vodka as a neutral spirit, but there are fascinating deliberate flavor profiles to explore, too, with rums and brandies. I have a few bottles of Cruzan blackstrap filled to double-fold strength (~50g beans per cup of rum) with Mexican vanilla beans from a farm in Rosarito I used to drive past, and it's really opened my eyes to just how much one can *do* with conscious pairing of spirit with bean. I never would have taken up extract-making, if not for you! Also, thank you for making clear (by example) that a very small bit of white pith left on the orange peels is not a crisis. I can never quite zest an orange truly pithless, but with practice, I can manage results similar to your own -- and if they're good enough for my Sunderland sensei, they're good enough for me! Two lovely, organic-sourced local oranges are mellowing in a bottle of brandy now...I can't wait to try them, a year later. I also have a bottle of local blueberries mellowing in rhum agricole -- they were slow to release flavor, but after a few weeks, suddenly, the color changed and the scent went from "rum" to "heaven." You've changed my life, John. You've brought me back to the kitchen, after twenty years away. Thank you so much.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Brilliant Justin. I'm so pleased you're back in the kitchen. Enjoy cooking and baking some amazing food my friend. 👍😁😋

[@Faforino]

Just bottled my first batch, thank you for another great video and inspiration 👍

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Fantastic! I'm pleased you gave it a try my friend and I hope it turned out well.

[@catherinedavid3662]

You live and learn as the saying goes. I won’t be buying ready made from now on so many thanks for another great tutorial John.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching Catherine. my latest video. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Roast Pork profoodhomemade.com/roast-pork-leg/

[@jwiki1]

Thank you for this!! There are so many things I have forgotten about that can be homemade.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

I wouldn't recommend it for this recipe. If you do, use a very low amount. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. How to make delicious individual Sausage Egg & Tomato Pies. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website. profoodhomemade.com/sausage-egg-tomato-pies/

[@LieluWan]

Thank youuuuuu Mr.John for shareing your knowledge of cooking with the world.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thank you for watching lookoutism Wan , much appreciated. Very kind, thank you my friend. Please check out the rest of my channel and playlists for more great video recipes. kzbin.info I have plenty more quicker and no knead breads, cake, cheese, and other recipes on my channel, if you would like to take a look. Please like, share, and maybe subscribe ( if you haven't already done so). And so you don't miss any future videos make sure you hit the bell icon so you'll be automatically informed of every time I upload a new video. Thanks again for watching lookoutism Wan .

[@LieluWan]

Mr.@@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade I 've already subscribed to your chaannel and of course hit the bell icon as well,keep on the good work I've also checked your channel alot to learn from your knowledge I'm about to make vanilla extract as you the way you explained veryyyy much appreciated and greeting from Belgium.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

😉😃👍 Thank you.

[@isabellelaval7294]

Dear John, I see that this video was posted awhile ago. I'm watching this from the countryside in Paris, France on the 15th of March 2020. We've just been put in lockdown due to this virus. It's so strange to have this health threat on such an exceptionally beautiful Spring day. Thank you for this video. If I find such lovely vanilla beans I'll surely make your recipe. It might be easier to find organic oranges/lemons. It's so encouraging to have something delicious to look forward to sharing with friends and family when all this is over. Please take care of yourself. God bless!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Very kind comment Isobelle, thanks for watching my friend 😉.

[@RozitaVideo]

Hi, Isabelle! I’m in the same situation here in upstate NY. I can tell you for sure that this recipe works. I’ve used the same recipe as John has shown us. I’m going to make the orange-lemon extract. I’d already planned to make extracts when the pandemic hit us. I buy my beans from Vanilla Products USA or Slo Food Group on Amazon. Both are reliable with good products. I buy both Madagascar Bourbon beans, and Tahitian beans. The Tahitian beans have a spicy, cherry note to them. Tahitian vanilla lends a more exotic flavor to chocolate! It’s also good in bread pudding. I hope you stay well and that your country rebounds from the pandemic. 🙂

[@isabellelaval7294]

@@RozitaVideo good morning, Rosita, Today is Tues 31rst of March, at least I think it is. These days I have to check several times a day. It's amazing how quickly we lose our calendar bearings. While we've been in lockdown, sadly, the virus has not. What a toll it's taking! My heart goes out to you and to your country. It's true that things will get worse before they get better but in the meantime WE can become better, more helpful, more generous, and more determined than ever to beat this thing. "Bonne chance et bonne santé", (good luck and good health). Thank you for sharing your personal experience and suppliers, when this's over I'll check them out.

[@danleclaire8110]

Thank you so much John for sharing your know-how and talented skills with the YT community. It is very much appreciated. I wish you a long and a healthy retirement life. You made me a subscriber and I look forward to watch more of your amazing kitchen secrets. Kindest regards to you and your lovely wife. :)

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We thank you very much Dan, pleased your enjoying the videos. welcome aboard my friend.

[@FluffysMum]

This looks wonderful, thank you John I love your recipes 💛

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks again for watching much appreciated.

[@genevievedarrett3163]

Thank you hope people will see your video and make them some .They will never go to a store and buy store vanilla again .I have 3bottles going ,have made and gave as Christmas gifts .The best part is when it goes down you can top it off and keep enjoying your vanilla !!!!! Good luck to those who give this a try!!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

I hope so too!

[@erhanozacar461]

thank you, my wife and i loved this video

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thank you for watching Erhan özacar, much appreciated. Very kind, and many thanks to you and your good lady my friend. Please check out the rest of my channel and playlists for more great video recipes. kzbin.info I have plenty more quicker and no knead breads, cake, cheese, and other recipes on my channel, if you would like to take a look. Please like, share, and maybe subscribe ( if you haven't already done so). And so you don't miss any future videos make sure you hit the bell icon so you'll be automatically informed of every time I upload a new video. Thanks again for watching Erhan özacar.

[@jenniferespinosa4977]

Hello John, I hope all is well! Thank you so much for all these wonderful video's. Greeting out of the Netherlands

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thank you, and thanks for watching my friend. Here is my latest Cheese making video recipe, Mozzarella, Made easy at Home profoodhomemade.com/mozzarella/

[@cliffcarlo180]

Hi John My dear old Gran used to do this in a similar way. She used to put the Vanilla (split) pods straight into a bottle of Vodka, I think she said that about 15 would do it. She would then wrap the bottles with a couple of sheets of newspaper, then she would put the bottles in a cardboard box and place them in a dark cupboard upstairs. She would do this in January so that the Vanilla was ready to use in time for her Christmas baking. As you say, John, it really is a pure quality vanilla extract. I have not made any for a while now, but after watching this I am going to start a bottle or two this week.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks cliff, your Gran is/was a very wise lady. If you do your own extract Cliff be aware that since I made the video prices of vanilla pods have gone through the roof, but it's still a lot cheaper than the watery stuff from the stores, because they have to pay more for the pods too. I found the best place to buy them is online auction sites and online stores.

[@cliffcarlo180]

Thanks John I shall have a good look around and see what I can find.

[@lindaarnold3091]

I made my first batch of vanilla extract last September and plan to give as Christmas gifts this year. Thank you for showing how make the orange and lemon extract. I think I will try that too! I really enjoy you videos!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching Linda, much appreciated. Very kind, thank you 😃😉👍. Please check out the rest of my channel and playlists for more great video recipes. kzbin.info I have plenty more quicker and no knead breads, cake, cheese, and other recipes on my channel, if you would like to take a look. Please like, share, and maybe subscribe ( if you haven't already done so). And so you don't miss any future videos make sure you hit the bell icon so you'll be automatically informed of every time I upload a new video. Thanks again for watching my friend. Here is the channels website if you want extra info and more great recipes profoodhomemade.com/ As this is your first comment, apologies if you have already subscribed, I losing track of names 👍😃😉

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Never knew this about vanilla, which I don’t use that often, but this might really be worth it for gifts and keeping one or two bottles for myself. Thanks.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@brantmorrison3704]

Mr. Kirkwood, After your suggestion I watched your extract video again. I've got my lemons, oranges, bottles and vodka all set to go. Brown glass bottles are difficult to find here, but the extracts will all be stored in a closed cabinet or pantry closet, so exposure to light will be limited. After seeing the wonderful color of your mature extract I am all prepared to try this project. Thanks for the great video!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks again brant, you should be able to get dark bottles at your local pharmacy, just buy a bottle of anti indigestion liquid and wash the bottle out. Good luck anyway buddy.

[@doreenbroomfield2614]

Love this I use a lot of vanilla extract when cooking must try this thank you for sharing

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Hope you enjoy

[@JudiChristopher]

Great Video... Great Editing too!!! Such a joy to watch. Thank you so much for sharing this video.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thank you so much!

[@rubygray7749]

Hope your recovery goes well. All the best John! Vanilla pods must be much cheaper in the UK than Oz. A single miserable-looking pod in a packet at the stupidmarket was over $6 here. That's 3 pounds of proper money. This is one pleasure I'll have to forego, but it is interesting to see how the process is done.

[@melkitson]

Thumbs up John. Greetings from Portugal.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thank you, and thanks for watching my friend. Here is my latest homemade pie video recipe, Chicken and Chorizo Individual Pies profoodhomemade.com/chicken-and-chorizo-pie/

[@Turandot29]

John, glad to have discovered your channel. Your vids are clear and instructive and your voice is pleasant to my ears. It's good to learn from a master such as yourself.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching Turandot29, much appreciated

[@doomsparkdeathfire7383]

So I opened up the orange/lemon extract that I made 3 months ago and added a dash to my homemade orange chicken. Oh. My. So VERY VERY awesomely good!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Fantastic! I'm pleased you gave it a try my friend and it turned out well.

[@CynthiaMUrban]

OMGoodness....didn't realize how simple it is to make....you may have just inspired me, John.....thank you for sharing...God bless....

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks again Cynthia.

[@craftsandcards]

Thanks John for this recipe...I have purchased some vanilla beans and will be making this extract. I only found out recently you could make your own. Just 2oz of pure extract at a local store was $16.00 and they wanted $10.00 for two beans !! I got my beans on Amazon. Thanks again...cheers from Ontario, Canada.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Hope you enjoy it Wanda. Thanks again for watching the channel my friend.

[@vanessabritt7022]

Hi John, just had to tell you I made some vanilla today, per your instructions. I’m excited to give them out as Christmas gifts. Thanks for your videos!!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Nice one Vanessa, that's a great idea, and they should be well matured for the big day. Thanks again for watching.

[@heatherclarke721]

Hi John, iv just come on to your channel , it’s awesome, iv got my own vanilla to, I love it but for got to put the date on it, I know it been in there a year, but love watching you today thank you and god bless. Xxx

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

God bless you also Heather. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe Fruit Scones. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mputnqOZnddnqqM Also here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Fruit Scones. profoodhomemade.com/fruit-scones/

[@paulround8501]

I have been doing this for years, you should try coffee beans and also coconut flakes, these make excellent extracts too. Just soaked in vodka for a few months and the resulting extracts are excellent for cake making.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Cheers Paul.

[@trudiebudnik3029]

I have now got both the vanilla and the citrus extracts on the go, thanks John xx

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

👍😉😃 Once again well done Trudie. Don't forget to give the bottles a gentle shake at least once a week.

[@trudiebudnik3029]

I have the dearly beloved trained well to do that John xx

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

😃🤣👍👌

[@brendastrandrigdon6201]

I made some vanilla extract this summer to give as gifts too and I just zested a 5 lb bag of lemons to make limoncello as gifts to. I

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Well done Brenda,👍😃 thanks again for watching.

[@wearsidelass5013]

I have made both vanilla extract and orange/lemon extract and cannot wait until June 2022 to try them!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

There are some wonderful recipes to make with them. Here's a link to my website for more recipes. Have fun! profoodhomemade.com/recipes/

[@James-h3r8l]

Hi John...Hope you are keeping well. Just ordered my dark glass bottles and Vanilla pods online to make your Vanilla Extract. It has been impossible to buy Vanilla extract in all forms apart from the cheaper essences since lockdown as you will be aware. I did however manage to pick up some Vanilla Paste. I am really looking forward to giving your recipe a go. Thanks for taking the time to show us how it's done.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Not sure if the paste will be strong enough James, but worth a try.

[@gomaraheeps7416]

I love your recipes and healthy thoughts

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thank you, and thanks for watching my friend. My latest bread video recipe. Soft Sandwich Loaf or Japanese milk loaf profoodhomemade.com/soft-sandwich-loaf/

[@sydsacascas6491]

Thanks for adding the bit at the end with the other extracts.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

No problem! Thanks for watching Syd.

[@gipsi2001]

Once again, so clean and easy to understand. Thanks so much Greetings from New Zealand

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks again for watching my friend 😉 much appreciated.

[@michaelcoats6245]

I’m so glad I found your channel and have subscribed! Thank you so much for sharing your great talent with the world! I really enjoy your videos!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching and subscribing Michael, much appreciated, welcome aboard my friend 😉.

[@QueenReina-rx5vx]

Wow I never thought that making Vanilla extract is that easy.....Thanks John I will maybe try it one day.. Somehow Vanilla bean here in HK is so expensive... ☺️

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

It's expensive everywhere at the moment Reina, but my extract is still worth doing, because the commercial extract is getting more expensive too, thanks again for watching.

[@Its1a2date]

Thank you, kind Sir.

[@stevannikolic5958]

It's always good to learn something. I am also a chef and I make my own wine. smoke salmon and that kind of challenges and i never bother me sorry my english is no longer what ever had been

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching Stevan, yes it's always good to learn new things,

[@kevmicjen]

I've made this following John's method and the results are outstanding. Bought another bottle of vodka today to make a second batch. Thank you John.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Good idea Kev, that way you'll have one ready to use, when you first one is finishing, once your first has finished, time to start the 3rd.

[@windella]

Definitely going to make this! Great idea!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks again for watching, my friend, 😃👍😉

[@Simonwallis30]

Brilliant John,I’ve done soft fruit in brandy but never knew vanilla extract was so simple to make!!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks again Simon, big money saver too.

[@cassgann130]

I made my vanilla extract earlier this year....same way as you. Now I must try the citrus version, even though I'm not sure what to use it for lol!!! love home made stuff like this. You are the best, love watching your vids....thank you! x

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Well done Cass, I meant to use the lemon extract in my Orange and lemon cake recipe, but I forgot, doh!!! 😜, but Shhhh!! don't tell anyone, our secret.😉

[@sillywizard6220]

John Kirkwood Oh John, you silly! You should know you can’t keep a secret from the internet! The cat’s out of the bag, forever!😉

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Darn it!! we've been rumbled Cass. 😥

[@cassgann130]

Oh! Noooooo lol!

[@SharonaPJ]

I've only just found this wonderful man. I'm learning how to BAKE. Yee ha 😆 🤣 Thank you John Kirkwood xxx

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Welcome aboard Sharona, and thank you for supporting the channel. Here is my latest video recipe. Ham and Leek bake. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on my website, profoodhomemade.com/ham-and-leek-bake/ Happy new year and all the best for 2023.

[@joanneswift8074]

Amazing I’m so happy i found you !!! Made the most amazing orange and lemon cake by your guidance now it’s onto your banana and walnut cake and vanilla extracts love it thankyouxxx

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Fantastic Joanne! I'm pleased you gave them a try my friend and they turned out well. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Easy Sourdough Loaf (for Beginners) profoodhomemade.com/easy-sourdough-loaf/

[@joanneswift8074]

@@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade I also made the banana walnut cake and again came out perfect with your guide amazing .. I’m now going to try a pineapple upside down cake loll much rest respectxxx

[@nicoleguo4740]

Love all your videos, thanks for sharing all the great tips , I’m going to make the vanilla extract for sure.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching, Nicole, very much appreciated.

[@Justme77400]

It’s official! I’m hooked on your channel!!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks again snowcloud, love the handle, No knead hot cross bun recipe coming in the next couple of hours

[@Justme77400]

John Kirkwood Awesome!! Thank you for the heads up!

[@marilynchivers7762]

Thank you so much John for you videos... We are saving so much money and have better quality than buying.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

So true. Thanks again for watching my friend, much appreciated. Here is my latest video ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Ginger cake/pudding profoodhomemade.com/ginger-cake/

[@margaretcorienedwards2807]

Thank you john very much!! I shall be making my own vanilla and orange &lemon extract from now on! Brilliant videos john I have enjoyed every one!Maggie. South Wales UK !

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks again Margaret, as always your comments are most welcome.

[@nebula0024]

Great video! I've recently become interested in making my own vanilla extract, but I hadn't thought of the Orange & Lemon zest extract. I'll need to give this a try on my next batch.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Hope you enjoy Dave.

[@FireWoman66]

Hi John, Genius - I have been making my own vanilla extract in a similar way for a while now, but why oh why didn't I think you could do it with other aroma foods - Genuis - I am so making the Orange extract as I use that a lot over christmas, & Ginger - GInger! brilliant - also going to make that this christmas for next year ( spend most of my spare time up to christmas - cooking, baking and making pressies so this is somethign else to try) I am also telling my father, who is mostly a savory cook, a fantastic cook, but does make the very best chocolate orange mousse - proper chocolate mousse with eggs not cheating with whipped cream as is popular now - and always moans that the Orange extract he gets where he is is not as good as when he was stationed in Morocco. Thank you for these recipes and ideas, you make them so simple, and they are so good.

[@BeachPeach2010]

Thanks John. I've been making vanilla extract and vanilla sugar for years now (vanilla sugar is relatively unknown in the States and it's one of my secret ingredients for bumping the yummy factor in my sweet baked goods. ssshhhhh don't tell! 🤫). I really love the intense flavour that you can get just by letting the stuff sit for a couple of years. I'm definitely going to give the orange/lemon and the peppermint a go. 👍

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching my friend. My latest cake video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Orange Cake profoodhomemade.com/orange-cake/

[@roserobertgroeneweg7224]

Thans a lot. I will start to make it, too John.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching RRG, much appreciated. Very kind, thank you 😃😉👍. Please check out the rest of my channel and playlists for more great video recipes. kzbin.info I have plenty more quicker and no knead breads, cake, cheese, and other recipes on my channel, if you would like to take a look. Please like, share, and maybe subscribe ( if you haven't already done so). And so you don't miss any future videos make sure you hit the bell icon so you'll be automatically informed of every time I upload a new video. Thanks again for watching my friend. Here is the channels website if you want extra info and more great recipes profoodhomemade.com/ As this is your first comment, apologies if you have already subscribed, I losing track of names 👍😃😉

[@margaretcoultrup673]

Thank you very much for your prompt reply.

[@robinholbrook6576]

Can’t WAIT to do this with my granddaughter!🌹

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

T again for watching Robin, much appreciated, enjoy the day with your Granddaughter my friend.

[@margaretcorienedwards2807]

Thank you john ! I will be making g both these wonderful extracts !

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching Margaret, this extract is the real McCoy, thanks again.

[@944gemma]

I don’t think you’ve ever done a bad video. I love them all.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Very kind Gemma thank you.

[@rayachan1794]

thank u very much sir , I will try it out soon. 👍👌😇

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

You are very welcome Raya, the sooner you make it, the sooner you can use it :)

[@rayachan1794]

John Kirkwood 😇 u r absolutely right sir 👍

[@marg4229]

Thank you so much for sharing these extracts with us. I am so looking forward to making my own now. I love your recipes!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Glad you like them!

[@k.kuklok1814]

My bottle of vanilla vodka fell behind my lazy Susan and stayed there for 3 years until I thought to try and get it out. Had my daughter get behind the shelves to get it out. We call it double V ( vanilla vodka). I used the cheapest vodka too.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching K K, much appreciated. Sounds good, definitely well fermented 😃😉👍. Please check out the rest of my channel and playlists for more great video recipes. kzbin.info I have plenty more quicker and no knead breads, cake, cheese, and other recipes on my channel, if you would like to take a look. Please like, share, and maybe subscribe ( if you haven't already done so). And so you don't miss any future videos make sure you hit the bell icon so you'll be automatically informed of every time I upload a new video. Thanks again for watching my friend.

[@katymcgrory8379]

What a lovely film. Definitely going to give it a try. Not sure I should use it in my oat smoothies when I don’t have time for a proper breakfast before work though!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Half a teaspoon in your oat smoothies will do you no harm Katy :) thanks for the comment.

[@andypandy6830]

Hello John I hope all is well? I have just made this recipe, it is in the back of a kitchen cupboard now till after Christmas. I bought the vanilla pods from Amazon for £8.95. I notice a lot of comments saying it is too expensive to make but they are pricing it up at the supermarket which is a rip off. Only issue I have now is do I make some of your lemon and orange extract with the spare vodka, or do I just down it. Lol.

[@mjrussell414]

I just keep adding more vodka and vanilla beans to my jar. I've had it going for I'd say 5 years. Just stirring a batch of your custard recipe for my British father-in-law.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching Marilyn, much appreciated. Me too 😃😉👍. Please checkout the channels new recipe Book, available now in the website shop here profoodhomemade.com/shop Please check out the rest of my channel and playlists for more great video recipes. kzbin.info I have plenty more quicker and no knead breads, cake, cheese, and other recipes on my channel, if you would like to take a look. Please like, share, and maybe subscribe ( if you haven't already done so). And so you don't miss any future videos make sure you hit the bell icon so you'll be automatically informed of every time I upload a new video. Thanks again for watching my friend. Here is the channels website if you want extra info and more great recipes profoodhomemade.com/ As this is your first comment, apologies if you have already subscribed, I'm losing track of names 👍😃😉

[@peterkelly9944]

Oh what a great idea just adding more beans and vodka. Do you remove the old beans ?

[@nickbowden4164]

There is absolutely nothing like homemade vanilla. I made a huge bottle which was quite pricey but worth every penny if you enjoy baking. Unfortunately my grandson picked up the bottle and dropped onto my tiled kitchen floor. It was old mature and so wonderful. I think you really must wait a year or so to get the very best taste and aroma. I'm making another large bottle which i will guard very carefully. Going to make your orange and lemon version too. Please tell me how do you make your peppermint one. Is it with fresh mint leaves I wonder. Thank you

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Yep mint leaves and vodka Nick.

[@HorrorWriter]

Oh, I'm doing this! Thank you for the brilliant video!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Your welcome, thanks again for watching.

[@dianarose3804]

Thanks John! Cheers from Hong Kong 🇭🇰

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

My pleasure! Diana.

[@patticmcconnell]

Definitely going to give this a go! Thanks John :)

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks Patti, don't waste your money on expensive Vodka, you just need the cheap stuff, vanilla pods a more expensive since I made the video, but it's still worth it my friend 😉.

[@mariellafalzon695]

Good morning John ,thank you for this video,very interesting ,I will try it for sure . Have a nice day and stay safe

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Good morning! Thanks again fro watching my friend.

[@rollandjoeseph]

Never thought it was so easy to make, thx!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks again for watching Joe, much appreciated.

[@joannevargas9638]

Thanks so much! Great video!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

You are so welcome!

[@liliansandouk398]

I like your videos so much and very well explained. I would like to have the ingredients written under the videos and be able to print it. Would be much appreciated. Thank you

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching Lilian, much appreciated, the ingredients are written under the videos for all the main recipes. Please like share and subscribe.

[@MaZEEZaM]

That's far easier than I had imagined. Thanks 😎

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

You’re welcome 😊

[@junewillocks9884]

Made your recipe for both extracts last June,can't wait to try them in my Christmas cooking.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Wonderful June I hope you enjoy making some amazing recipes. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Blueberry Muffins profoodhomemade.com/blueberry-muffins/

[@qc_uploads748]

Christmas in bottle seems a nice way to put it ☺️

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

It really does AF, hope you try it my friend. .

[@qc_uploads748]

John Kirkwood Yes surely 😊

[@dihedges4607]

I'm definitely hooked as well, your a great tutor. :)

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thank you so much again Di, that really is appreciated very much.

[@luisaventuranza5340]

thank you very helpful video by the way where did you buy the vanilla beans

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching Luisa, much appreciated. I normally buy mine on Amazon or Ebay, you only need the cheapest you can find. . There are many! many! more quicker bread recipes on the channel, checkout my bread making playlist here kzbin.info/aero/PLUISvii9kE48PCHhfGE2ZJ3BmfZlCU36V Please checkout the channels new recipe Book, available now in the website shop here profoodhomemade.com/shop Also check out the rest of my channel and playlists for more great video recipes. kzbin.info I have plenty more quicker and no knead breads, cake, cheese, and other recipes on my channel, if you would like to take a look. Please like, share, and maybe subscribe ( if you haven't already done so). And so you don't miss any future videos make sure you hit the bell icon so you'll be automatically informed of every time I upload a new video. Thanks again for watching my friend. Here is the channels website if you want extra info and more great recipes profoodhomemade.com/ As this is your first comment, apologies if you have already subscribed, I'm losing track of names 👍😃😉

[@selinawells9901]

Fabulous recipe!

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Crusty Farmhouse Cob profoodhomemade.com/crusty-farmhouse-cob/

[@alisonscurr4395]

I made a vanilla extract with Jack Daniels whiskey. I have some left and it's delicious.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Sounds great! Thanks for watching my friend. Here is my latest cake video recipe. Chocolate sandwich cake. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on my website, profoodhomemade.com/chocolate-sandwich-cake/

[@patricialloyd4503]

Enjoyed watching your your video

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thank you for watching Patricia, much appreciated

[@1960sali]

henceforth I will prepare all the essences as you have shown in the video.Thank you

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Extracts 1960sali, essences!! is the cheap stuff :o)

[@sammi-joreviews1135]

Hi John. I'm finally making my vanilla extract tonight! I'm about half a bean short but I'm sure it will work. Thanks for the information & assistance. ❤

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Nice one Sammi-jo, let me know how it turns out in a few of months time 👍

[@sammi-joreviews1135]

John Kirkwood 👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@RobPattison91]

Hi John, I hope you're keeping well. I'd love to make this but vanilla pods are really expensive. It's £6.49 for two in my local Morrisons, so 10 would cost £32.45, and adding the £9.50 vodka, it would cost £41.95 in total. I appreciate that the amount made and the quality and longevity of it make it cheaper in the long run, but I imagine most people would not be able to afford to spend so much in one go. Nevertheless I enjoyed your video and am a fan of your work. It's great to see somebody from the North East doing great things. (I'm from Middlesbrough) All the best Rob

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks Rob, and thanks for watching my friend. Here is my latest Pie video recipe. Mini Pork Pies. You can find the ingredients list and full written method on my website, profoodhomemade.com/mini-pork-pies/

[@thesmallerhalf1968]

Half or quarter the amount of ingredients. Same result, less up front cost and obviously less product.

[@janetsandham7058]

Thank u john .just came across this vid . I ordered some vanilla pods last year and didnt use them .got about 8 . We dont have alcohol in the house except for brandy for my christmas cake .so thought i would make a bottle for our own use .allso going do some orange and lemon while at it .thanks for sharing .will use some in my christmas baking

[@teresaperry4726]

Hello from a new U K subscriber. Your recipes look really lovely and I love your voice and presentation. I am going to try your Orange and Lemon cake tomorrow. Thank you so much for taking the trouble to share your knowledge, the Vanilla Extract looks amazing and definitely to be tried. Take care and Stay safe.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Hope you enjoy, stay safe my friend. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Orange and Lemon cake profoodhomemade.com/orange-and-lemon-cake/

[@hickoryhillpastures]

Thank you for sharing. John, you mentioned that the commercial vanilla has 35% alcohol. What is the other 65%? Also, I was not aware that alcohol was used in the making of vanilla. I use vanilla every week for some recipes, and will definitely try this recipe. I will also try your french baguettes. I will need to visit your page more frequently.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for the comment, I believe the other 65 % is water, thanks for watching.

[@jdubeau007]

I got tried of spending $4 for glass of Tea from Starbucks. I recently made my own hibiscus tea. It's really goood. I was thinking, you add a little splash of the extract to a batch.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks again for watching Joseph, much appreciated, sounds good buddy.

[@fionaoleary7057]

Hi John do you leave the beans/citrus peel in the bottle until all the extract is used up or do you take them out at some stage, thanks

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for watching Fiona, much appreciated. No just leave them in all of the time, they can't go off, because of the alcohol 😃😉👍. Please check out the rest of my channel and playlists for more great video recipes. kzbin.info I have plenty more quicker and no knead breads, cake, cheese, and other recipes on my channel, if you would like to take a look. Please like, share, and maybe subscribe ( if you haven't already done so). And so you don't miss any future videos make sure you hit the bell icon so you'll be automatically informed of every time I upload a new video. Thanks again for watching my friend. Here is the channels website if you want extra info and more great recipes profoodhomemade.com/ As this is your first comment, apologies if you have already subscribed, I losing track of names 👍😃😉

[@fionaoleary7057]

John Kirkwood Thanks john, subscribed already, thanks, it’s a great channel, lovely simple down to earth recipes

[@944gemma]

I’ve also done this with bourbon, but I like the vodka best.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Yeah, the Vodka has very little taste, so you taste more of the vanilla😃😉👍

[@lifeisunknown85]

I love it! Thanks for the information! I'll be trying this tomorrow ;)

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks Liz, just follow the recipe to the letter, measure all the ingredients with scales and use proper bread flour, and you will get good results straight away, it just takes a little practise to handle and shape the dough, good luck and let me know how you get on, thanks for watching.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Oops! sorry Liz I though you were talking about my baguette video, I do apologise.

[@lifeisunknown85]

No worries. I also watched the baguette one too and will be attempting that one at a later time :)

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

:)