Oh goodness, I haven’t had snickerdoodles since I was a kid. I’m going to do this. Yeah! For a 16oz bottle, you’d want at least around 1.7 ounces of vanilla beans — I recently ordered 20 vanilla beans and when I got them, they weighed in at 1.6 ounces. My then-twelve-year-old son walked in the door and said, “You’ve brought us to this slanted little house to die." See All My Recipes First, it’s easier. A big sized bottle of vodka is 1500 mls, so you should use 40 vanilla beans. 4. Place vanilla beans in the jar and pour vodka over the beans. Suzanne, I just found a pound of organic grown vanilla beans – extract grade for 15.97 plus 5.00 shipping & handling on eBay. I love it! I’ll definitely make a bunch for me too, we are always running our of vanilla. and now everyone is getting this for Yule..THANK YOU. This is what they are getting for Christmas ! Serve as is, or use as part of a cocktail. How to make Homemade Vanilla Extract: The Big Bottle Method. However, please don't say anything your grandmother would be ashamed to read. Privacy Policy, Disclosure, Disclaimer, and Terms of Use, Copyright © Suzanne McMinn 2004-2020 | Website by, https://chickensintheroad.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_bananadance.gif, http://cgi.ebay.com/1-ONE-LB-Extract-Grade-B-Bourbon-Vanilla-Beans-6-7_W0QQitemZ250324561805QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a4881af8d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14. 10 vanilla beans ; 1 1/2 cups good vodka (organic preferred) Instructions. I have always refused to buy that imitation stuff, and I am always running out anyway. Maybe.) I’ve figured out a few vanilla substitutions that work for baking and cooking if vanilla beans are not in the budget. What To Do When Vanilla Beans Go Up in Price. The mason jar is stored with the canned pickles. https://www.naturalfertilityandwellness.com/homemade-vanilla-recipe You can buy some reasonably priced beans on eBay, if you can’t find them locally. I’m going to have to try that. Right now, they have 5 vanilla beans at TJ Maxx for $3.99. I still have two beans for future extraordinary desserts… Thanks for the great tutorial and pretty labels. I like the extra kick of dark rum in my vanilla extract, so when I poured the first small bottle out, I added rum to the big bottle, using a funnel. Three weeks is the minimum, store it 6 months for the best flavor. My god, THANK YOU for posting this! Make Vanilla Extract Using Other Spirits Slit open the vanilla bean pods. WooHoo!! Alternative Amounts: One Gallon of Vodka calls for 75-80 Vanilla Beans 750 ml of Vodka calls for 10-14 Vanilla Beans 200 ml of Vodka calls for 4-5 Vanilla Beans I use 20 vanilla beans per 750ml bottle of vodka. You don’t want to skip the vanilla, but if the prices on beans … The 20 Best ALDI Finds for November Are All About Cookies & Thanksgiving You can also put four beans in a 750ml bottle. I was going to look for it. Add the beans to your vodka bottle, close and shake. Make sure the alcohol completely covers the beans. That is the normal price there, I’d say the will have them until Christmas. I put my used beans into a lesser amount of vodka to get more bang for my buck. This post came at a great time and I agree with a previous comment, this would make fantastic gifts!! I'm glad you're here. That's a lot of vanilla beans, which aren't cheap in the grocery store! Hmm, I love this idea and will have to try it! He didn’t drink it himself and gave me the entire bottle! I never knew you could make homemade vanilla! Many flowers are destroyed trying to perfect the technique. Join the discussion today. I’m going to try this one!!! Brings me back to the country. The date on the jar lets you know when you made your last additions of liquor and or beans. The beans need at least a month to begin flavoring the liquor. (Note: You can find whole vanilla beans at farmer’s markets, whole foods stores, etc, and there are also many places to order them online. Grade A or B vanilla beans can be used. That way it can continue to steep plus it looks cool. I’ve made vanilla extract like this for years. Buy some vodka Next, you simply slit two fresh vanilla beans all the way down the center (longways) and drop them in a 375ml bottle. Use a good canning lid if you are using a canning jar. I just ordered a fruitcake from Williams-Sanoma that has rum in it (and wine) from the Franciscan Monks that make it yearly in some monastary (think I have that info correct – anyway, it’s in that catalogue and I have wanted to try one for years). A previous comment mentioned 4 oz of beans per 750ml of vodka. Now I HAVE to make this!!!!! Gently scrape out the seeds from inside of … I’ve made homemade “everything”, but not vanilla! I used three beans for the small bottle of Absolut Vodka (200 ml) and six beans for the larger bottle of Absolut (375 ml), just remember to use 3 beans per cup of vodka. This sounds very fun and easy to make! I use 20 vanilla beans per 750ml bottle of vodka. Thanks for all your ideas, Suzanne! I was looking at the daily farm photo and thinking what a wonderful view. 12 whole vanilla beans. I like these ones from Amazon that are already split. Place the vanilla beans in the bottle of vodka and seal. Infusing flavors into vodka has gained in popularity over the past few years; I have seen flavors that range from simple to exotic. It never fails that you have great idea’s on Chickens in the Road (why isn’t it Goats in the Road?)lol. I wish I would have saw this website before I started my vanilla! Cover with liquor of your choice (bourbon) More time is better. I was just thinking (always dangerous)that I could start it in the large bottle, and in the middle of December I could transfer it to smaller gift bottles. :bananadance:https://chickensintheroad.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_bananadance.gif No waste, right? 1 bottle (750 ml) of 80+ proof vodka, rum, or bourbon (80 proof = 40% alcohol) 12 vanilla beans (find vanilla beans here) Supplies. I used Wyborowa vodka and a Brita filter. Get some orange juice and drink it! Mmmm, I love making my own vanilla! There’s nothing like it, and we all can’t wait to get a bottle on our birthdays and for Christmas! You'll buy one pack for an entire bottle of vodka. The best part, as you mentioned, is you can reuse the vanilla beans for years as long as you let it steep again. Oh yes! What is the difference in your homemade vanilla and madagascar bourbon vanilla? Leave a bean in the small bottles. Tahitian vanilla beans are also a great choice! Okay, maybe Lavender vanilla Recchuiti chocolates – I think that was the name of one. Read here for the 2-ounce bottle method. But we do have good vanilla beans here and good vodka so I’m going to make this now. When the extract is done, you can leave the beans in or remove them but. This is not a problem! You can do this with a sharp knife, or with a pair of scissors. I now make vanilla by the 750 ml bottle. I’ve heard that once youve had the home made vanilla, you will never go back to store boght. I put a post on my blog linking to your blog and some of your recipes. Stored properly, it will be good for years, and in fact, get better all the time as it grows stronger. Store the jar in a cool dark place for at least 8 weeks, shaking a few times a week. You could use it that same day. 20-24 Grade B Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans*, about 4 ounces - SEE NOTE 1, 750 milliliters 80 proof plain vodka, brandy, bourbon, or rum can also be used - SEE NOTE 2, Cut the vanilla beans in half and slice them down the center to split them open. Using kitchen scissors, cut vanilla beans in half lengthwise, leaving about an inch connected (not cut) at one end, as shown here. i just did this tonight got a bottle of vodka and a bottle of rum. Store in a cool dry place, shaking occasionally. So if your jar is 12 ounces, use 9 vanilla beans. Now I just have to wait 6 weeks. Get to work: I use 1 whole vanilla bean for every 2 liquid ounces of alcohol. In one fell swoop, you can make a large quantity of vanilla, and since the entire bottle steeps longer with more vanilla beans, the end result is a stronger extract. Use a small funnel to transfer the extract to smaller bottles. “drained” out a little. All you need is two ingredients: vanilla beans and vodka. I’m definitely doing this for Christmas gifts! Vanilla beans can be difficult to find. 750 ml bottle of vodka. Secondly, I made the extract last night. Just remember this ratio: 6 vanilla beans per 8 ounces of alcohol. :flying: I’ve been making my own vanilla this way for a couple of years. My neighbor is a pastry chef and she would love this. Make sure the lid is on tight and store in a dark, cool place (my pantry is about 75 degrees throughout the year). I’d love to try it myself sometime. Love this site my sister just introduced us. I started my infusion by splitting the Tahitian vanilla bean down the center with a sharp chefs knife, leaving the ends intact, then added fresh lime peels to the bottle. You can use any alcohol you desire but bear in mind that this will also affect the final flavor of the vanilla. Can’t wait for them… I want to make plenty of your extract for holiday baking. BTW, there are 3.17 cups in 750 mls and 6.34 cups in 1500 mls. Just make sure you put about 10-12 beans per 26oz bottle, I think it takes about 3 months to get good vanilla bigpan March 21, 2014 I would check Google for some direction because, to me, putting some vanilla pods in vodka is going to give you a … The only difference is the grade B beans will not look as pretty but this shouldn't matter since they are only being used to infuse alcohol. They look delish!!!! (I’m just kidding! ), See this recipe at Farm Bell Recipes and save it to your recipe box. I’ve never used rum in my vanilla making. Cut vanilla beans in a mason jar Plain vodka will yield the most versatile result. If you filter it through the brita filter 2 or 3 times you get a much better vodka without spending alot of money for the premium vodka. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/vanilla-extract-5190867 It made by infusing 13 ounces (by weight) of vanilla beans per gallon of alcohol. Read the How Many Vanilla Beans for Homemade Extract discussion from the Chowhound Home Cooking, Vanilla Extract food community. You make me smile…get orange juice to mix with the overflow! If your jar is larger than 8 ounces, use more beans and alcohol so that the alcohol will cover the beans. We were going to have a lean Christmas this year, but now I feel like I can at least add this to some folks stockings! I live in the Philippines and large-volume vanilla extract isn’t easy to come by.  Printer-Friendly. Those cookiew sure look yummy! I’ve gotta stop at the “red dot” (that’s what they call the liquor store, here in the south) store on the way home. 20-24 Grade B Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans*, about 4 ounces - SEE NOTE 1, 750 milliliters 80 proof plain vodka, brandy, bourbon, or rum can also be used - SEE NOTE 2, Cut the vanilla beans in half and slice them down the center to split them open. You can keep using the same beans, adding some new ones when needed. I bet a little of that vanilla would taste wonderful in my coffee. The same beans will continue to flavor the vanilla … What a wonderful Christmas gift this makes. Sounds yummy, and may encourage me to do lots of baking!! Add a handmade or home-printed label. Where was I the last time you talked about homemade vanilla? I just found a bean supplier, now I just have to visit Larry’s Liquor (which is connected to Darryl and Darryl’s drive-thru) for the vodka. Already registered? If you purchase a 750ml bottle of alcohol, you can drop the beans right in the same bottle without needing to purchase additional bottles for storage. I had originally voted not to remove those trees but you definately made the right choice. How many beans for a quart of vodka and how long to seep them to get the same strength as the store brands? I thought it would look kind of cool. Line up a knife with the pod … SOOOO interesting. The vanilla bean to alcohol ratio yields a wonderfully luxurious double-fold vanilla extract. In fact, I found 15 different ways to substitute for vanilla! I was going to make small bottles for Christmas presents now I can do it all at once!! I am definately making the vanilla. Mmmmm. 6 to 12 months will yield optimal results. Login here. Thank you! So for instance, for the first round, I use 25 beans in 1.75 liters of vodka. Thank you Suzanne for the recipe, I have had some beans in my pantry for a year or two and now i can use ALL of How soon will my Instant Pot Vanilla Extract be ready to use? If you don’t use much vanilla regularly, this works fine, but if you do a lot of baking (like I do), more is better–and especially if you are making it for gifts. Thanks for all the yummy ideas! Stick to the recipe! Have you ever made them with a marshmellow in the middle? If you write an objectionable comment, be aware that it may be flagged--and deleted. Just make sure that you have a lid that can seal or else the extract will evaporate. I would make sure I made a note to the receiver not to use it for a month. Matthew, but Goats in the Road doesn’t have quite the same ring to it, LOL. Thank you. Entire Contents © Copyright 2004-2020 Chickens in the Road, Inc. LOL What a nice gift to make for yourself and others!!!! The longer the vanilla extract ages, the better it will be. If you're making this volume of extract you'll want to put about 18 beans into 750 ml of vodka. You may register here. Registration is required to leave a comment on this site. But the recipe calls for 20-24 beans … (If you purchased the split beans I recommended, you don't need to slice them. Don’t think I’ve bought the store kind in years! After using, replace with more vodka. To ensure maximum fl… It is better than anything you can find in a store, and soooooo much cheaper. Store in a dark place for six months, while shaking the bottle about once a week. Two for friends and one for me. Your email address will not be published. I used 3 beans for every quart of good quality vodka and let it sit for 6 weeks before using. Who knew she was here too?! Since I started making my own vanilla in the past year, I never use anything else. Oh man! I pour off the ‘finished’ vanilla into a smaller vanilla jar to store in the cupboard. Thank You! Discussion is encouraged, and differing opinions are welcome. I bought grade A beans from Beanilla and started my vanilla using 750ml 100 proof vodka and I put 21 beans in each bottle, I have 3 going, on Sept 17, 2014. How many beans should I use? The Best Vanilla From Around the World No Shortcuts: Our premium vanillas are made with painstaking attention to detail across all stages: proper cultivation, late harvest, artisanal sun curing, and a … It isn’t necessary to use the high quality of vodka like Absolut, but I really like the bottle! Label jar with date. :biggrin: Yum!! If you would like to help support the overhead costs of this website, you may donate. Vanilla extract is best left for at least a couple of months before using. (Don’t answer that question!). The floors weren’t even, either. I would love to make this sometime. I have tried everything from 3 to 10 beans per cup of vodka and finally settled on about 3 beans per 1 cup of vodka (or 5-6 beans per pint). omg…this is GREAT!! Printer-Friendly (You can use this same username on the forum as well.) Or, if an avid baker is on your list, they’d love an entire big bottle, and be sure to make one for yourself! For one example of using vanilla infused vodka, see How to make a vanilla martini. Oh, and a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. It give the vanilla extract just the slightest hint of chocolate, and goes nicely with most recipes. Try putting some in your hot chocolate. If you are using split beans, you don't need to cut them because they are already sliced open. I always keep a vanilla bean in my little bottle. Is it just the alcohol base? "It was a cold wintry day when I brought my children to live in rural West Virginia. Sometimes I add a tsp of sugar Over time, the vodka will start to discolor. I LOVE your view in the other picture! Use 2 vanilla beans for every 250ml of vodka. Just google it and you’ll find them. A neighbor had a very large bottle of JB Bourbon with over 1 qt left over. Text and photographs may not be published, broadcast, redistributed or aggregated without express permission. Just asking I guess mostly can this be made successfully with bourbon as opposed to vodka? But, honestly, you can use any type of vanilla bean. I will also send some belated Christmas gifts of it in January. dark rum (optional). (www.saritaleone.blogspot), Thank you for posting this one again! This would also make a great hostess gift. This will make great gifts Have a great weekend! If you see an objectionable comment, you may flag it for moderation. If we’re replicating a typical bottle of store-bought vanilla extract, you need about 16 oz of alcohol and 4 vanilla beans. You know, I think I DO LOVE that better with the trees out of the way! Now I’m hungry. Or, try vanilla vodka poured over ice and topped up with ginger ale for a creamy drink. Now simply push the beans into the bottle. Single-fold is what you find in most grocery stores. I tend to lean towards the fruity and sweet so I chose to infuse my vodka with lime peels and Beanilla Tahitian Vanilla beans. After six months, it is ready to use! You can save your beans after you make a batch of vanilla and reuse them to make a second batch!! I have drunk beans in my kitchen!!! If you happen to come up with a recipe for strawberry , cherry and / or almond extract please let me know , I’m gonna try this vanilla extract sometime. The beans are going to displace some of the vodka. Pat. I am a follow the directions type but after a time or 2 i try to vary and I bake a lot to supplement my income and wouldn’t want to change the flavors boldly. Kris, yes! Thanks, what a great idea! (750 ml is roughly just over 3 cups, so I’m multiplying the original recipe by 12.) Pour it in the bottle with the split vanilla beans and seal on the lid. Wish I were sitting there by ya, with my decaf. Christine, you can buy bottles from homemade beauty supply companies (sometimes soaping supply companies, too, like Brambleberry). My sister makes homemade vanilla. Single-fold vanillas are weaker and to make your own, you need about 4 vanilla beans … Cutting board; A sharp knife; A funnel for pouring vodka between bottles (find stainless steel funnels here) Amber glass bottles for storing the vanilla (find small amber glass bottles here) November 2020 edition! Just want to say I love reading about your farm adventures. In this post, I’m translating that smaller recipe to a big batch, using a 750 milliliter bottle of vodka. I only found very expensive vanilla beans at our local whole food store, but next time I would plan ahead and order them on line. Store in a cool, dark area such as a kitchen cabinet for 3 weeks, shaking the bottle every week. That would save me a whole lot of postage. Combine the alcohol and vanilla in a large, clean jar and seal. I like rum. Have a great weekend! It’s delicious. I really enjoy rum. Cover tightly with lid and let them brew for 2 months, … Welcome to our community! :friday: That presentation was so funny Suzanne…about “get yourself some orange juice” LOL LOL LOL How interesting!!! By the way….where is the recipe for those cookies? If it’s 16 ounces, use 12 beans. Read my barnyard stories! There are 2 main types of Vanilla beans: ... (5 Tahitian beans for CAD$22) and used a bottle of CO-OP Vodka (750 mL) between three 250 mL amber bottles. I love reading what you have to say. Use a funnel to pour vodka to the top of jar. Can’t you tell I’m a good time girl for a Friday night? Shake the bottle once or twice a day at first, then just whenever you think about it. I love this idea. where can I find the small bottles for gifts? Love it!!! Single-Fold Vs Double-Fold Vanilla Extract. Now simply push the … I know, I know, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet and Christmas is too scary to think about, but I want to post about Homemade Vanilla Extract while you still have time to make it! In my original post about making vanilla, I demonstrated the recipe for one small bottle. 12 whole vanilla beans I was only looking for about 1/2 cup at the time to add to an existing bottle. Anne. Screw lid on tightly and store in a cool, dry location. One fun thing to add is cocoa nibs. It will take a month or two to steep good, but you can use it sooner if you’re in a rush. First of all, how ironic, I am posting after one of my only neighbors up the mountain. I stocked up because that’s the cheapest price I have ever saw Vanilla beans. The farmhouse was one hundred years old, there was already snow on the ground, and the heat was sparse-—as was the insulation. I think I saw some cute decorative bottles at the dollar store. Letting the vanilla extract sit for 6 to 12 months will yield the richest vanilla essence. I purchased 40 Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans -- and they weighed in at around 4 oz. If you have time, you can buy a cheaper vodka and filter it yourself. Most store-bought vanilla extracts are what’s known as single-fold. Boy, I wish I had all the talents you have for cooking. Homemade Vanilla Extract Ingredients. I was wondering how I was going to get gifts for everyone I want to give a gift to. It never ends! Vanilla extract comes in many strengths. :thumbsup: I am actually going to get all the ingredients after work and make this. Above you can see the bottle the day I made the vanilla extract. Keep reading our story.... And she's ornery. My recipe goes by number of beans rather than weight for two reasons. dark rum (optional) Using kitchen scissors, cut vanilla beans in half lengthwise, leaving about an inch connected (not cut) at one end, as shown here. The first few times you take out from the big bottle, it doesn’t hurt to add some extra rum or vodka to stretch your vanilla beans–if you let it steep again, it will be just as strong. I enjoy it so much that I gave you a blog award at my blog. added a tiny bottle of dark rum to each large bottle and put 12 beans in each i cant wait to see how this turns out!! Grade B vanilla beans are also cheaper. Vanilla vodka is excellent used in dessert dishes as well as in drinks. Either a sharp knife or culinary shears will do the trick. LOL, Now that I think of it…I think Wally Amos (online) uses Bourbon vanilla :mrgreen: in his cookies – now there is an idea…. How many things can you do that are easy and involve alcohol without ending up in jail? I use Bourbon instead of Vodka. They are already split open.). If using whole beans, let the vanilla … This is SOOOOO cool I cannot wait to try it out for gifts. Enjoy! ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. So, for an 8-ounce bottle, I use 4 whole beans, for a 12-ounce bottle (pictured up top), I used 6, for a 16-ounce bottle (the one I made last year that sparked this conversation), I used 8 beans. (not the kids!!). I think I overloaded myself with all the uh, information out there! :bananadance: I’m so green! How to make Homemade Vanilla Extract: The Big Bottle Method, 750 ml bottle of vodka Tie raffia or ribbons around small bottles to give as Christmas gifts. If you want a darker color in a couple weeks, add more! First, you want to cut the beans in half, length-wise. I did add some rum, and now will wait patiently. 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