HOMEMADE VANILLA EXTRACT
Let the vanilla beans infuse the vodka for as little as 8 weeks, but for optimal flavor, wait at least 6-12 months before using.
Provided by Sally
Categories Spice
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, slit the vanilla beans so the beans are exposed. No need to completely split the bean in half, just slit down the middle. If the length of the vanilla beans don't fit into your bottle or jar, cut the vanilla beans into smaller pieces. Place beans into bottle or jar.
- Pour vodka on top. A funnel helps. Use a little extra vodka, if needed, so the beans are fully submerged. Shake a few times.
- Store vanilla at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Shake about once per week or once every couple weeks. Vanilla can be ready to use in as little as 8 weeks, but I recommend at least 6 months for optimal flavor. 12+ months is great!
- As you begin to use your vanilla, you can refill with a little vodka each time. Give it a shake after you refill and give it a shake before each use, too. If you're gifting the vanilla or if you don't have any more alcohol to refill, remove the beans completely after first use. The beans will become a little slimy if they aren't almost fully submerged.
- Unused aged vanilla extract (with the beans fully submerged) will last several years. If it still smells good, it's still good to use! Aged extract without the beans will last indefinitely. Once you begin using the vanilla and adding more alcohol after each use, the beans will eventually need to be replaced. It's hard to give a specific amount of time as some may use (and refill) the vanilla more quickly than others. After about 1 year of frequent use and refilling, you will you find the vanilla flavor less intense. Simply remove old beans, add fresh beans, shake, and continue to use/refill.
HOMEMADE VANILLA EXTRACT
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 5m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Fill a quart mason jar with vanilla beans standing on end. Top up with brandy to cover the beans and seal. Let it sit for a month before using to allow the vanilla to permeate the brandy. Top up with fresh beans and brandy from time to time.
RUTH'S HOMEMADE VANILLA EXTRACT
I got this recipe from Ruth Baks, one of Jerusalem's finest cooks. This is how I make my vanilla and it's wonderful!
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Kosher
Time P1m29DT5m
Yield 1 liter
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In Ruth's own words:.
- I use 50 grams of vanilla beans to 1 liter of vodka (45% alc/vol) to make mine.
- Check the percentage of alc/vol printed on the bottle; there are many different strengths offered.
- (By law, commercially sold pure vanilla extract must contain a minimum of 35% alcohol by volume).
- Cut the vanilla beans into small pieces and drop into a bottle of vodka (pour a little vodka out first, as the vanilla beans will cause some displacement).
- That's it!
- Now you just have to wait for it to steep.
- I'll tell you why I cut up the beans, rather than leaving them whole.
- The power of the infusion comes from keeping the essential matter (in this case vanilla, which provides the 'essence') submerged in the liquid (in this case, vodka).
- Vanilla beans are long and thin, and will stand up vertically in the bottle.
- If you are making a small amount (less than a full bottle) the vodka level may not cover all the beans.
- Even when using a full bottle of vodka, little by little this will be poured off as you use the extract, meaning the upper part of the (uncut) beans will quickly become exposed to the air.
- The longer the beans steep totally submerged the stronger the flavor of the extract.
- That is why I wrote that I pour off only a small amount at a time (enough to fill a 100 ml bottle- less than 4 ounces) and keep this on my spice shelf for regular use.
- The remainder I leave in the vodka bottle to further infuse with flavor.
- By cutting up the vanilla beans, the pieces will sink to the bottom of the bottle so even as I pour off the extract and the vodka level drops, the remainder continues to infuse as all of the vanilla bean pieces are submerged, and the extract continues to develop flavor.
- Aside from this, cutting open the seed pods gives greater access (maximum contact) to the flavor cells.
- Remember, you will need to filter the extract if the pods were cut--the seeds are very tiny (like ground poppy) so I recommend straining through something very fine, like coffee filter paper.
- Okay, so now it has to steep for a couple of months.
- It will get darker and darker over time; strain before using.
- I strain and transfer a small amount into a small bottle for everyday use (allowing the original batch in the vodka bottle to further intensify in flavor).
- Here's the fun part: the same vanilla beans may be reused to make more essence!
- When the liter is all used up, I refill the vodka 50% of the original (using 500 cc or 1/2 liter of vodka) for the second infusion.
- When that is used up I may go for a 3rd infusion, using 50% of the previous (this time 250 cc or 1/4 liter of vodka)-- as long as the color comes through the flavor will too.
- You really cannot imagine how much flavor these beans contain!
- I remember when I first read about doing a 2nd or 3rd infusion (using the same beans) I was skeptical, thinking that this was stretching things too far-- but when I tried it, I found that it really works!
- As long as you see the color come through, the flavor will also be there.
- As I explained, I cut the vodka in half for each successive infusion, compensating for depleted flavor by raising the concentration factor.
- I have been making all my own vanilla extract for years using this method with excellent results.
- Commercial vanilla extract is made from the lowest quality vanilla beans: rejects and broken pieces that cannot be sold in open market.
- When making the extract yourself, however, you have control over the quality of the vanilla beans used.
VANILLA EXTRACT
Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes
Time 3m
Yield 1 bottle
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Combine the vanilla beans and vodka in a jar tall enough to hold the vanilla beans. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for at least a month until the vodka becomes vanilla extract and the beans are soft enough to cut the end and squeeze the seeds out. Add more vanilla or beans, as needed. The extract can sit at room temperature indefinitely.
HOMEMADE VANILLA EXTRACT
Make your own vanilla extract, a great use for those empty vanilla pods and a real money-saver if you whip up bakes and cakes often
Provided by Jane Hornby
Yield One small jar
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Roughly chop 4 scraped vanilla pods and pack into a smallish jar or bottle. Fill with alcohol, about 40% proof (I used 100ml white rum to four pods; vodka would also be good), and seal well. Shake daily. The extract is strong enough to use after just one week, but will benefit from a month of steeping. Store in a cool, dark place.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 12 calories
VANILLA EXTRACT
Make and share this Vanilla Extract recipe from Food.com.
Provided by wildheart
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 1m
Yield 15 average uses
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put the vodka in a sterilized glass container.
- Break or chop the beans into pieces and drop into the vodka.
- Cover the vodka with a lid.
- Let sit on a shelf for 2 weeks, shaking every other day.
- Use a tad bit less than you would regular vanilla extract.
- When you are gettting low, just add more vodka if the beans still smell good.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.1, Sodium 0.1
HOMEMADE VANILLA EXTRACT
I like this recipe because it uses rum or brandy instead of vodka giving it a different taste, this is how my aunt and grandmother have made it for years
Provided by Pumpkie
Categories Free Of...
Time P1m12DT5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put vanilla bean in a clean jar and cover with rum or brandy.
- Cap the jar and store in a cool and dark place for at least 6 weeks to let the flavor develop.
- Once a week lightly shake jar.
- Strain the vanilla extract through a cheesecloth lined strainer and into a sealed jar.
- Give as a gift with a recipe that uses vanilla or a handbaked gift.
- If giving at Christmas time I double or triple my recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.7, Sodium 2.2
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