All About Homemade Extracts
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You’re inspiring me to get BUSY.
I filled a whole page in my Heidi Says notebook (in case grid down happens and we're still self sustained)! So much great information! Thank you so much for blessing us with your knowledge! God Bless You!
Heidi, you are such a blessing to me, I appreciate you so much. I have made your mead, ferm. Starter, flavored vinegars, I've tried some recipes, vacum packed and been encouraged to live a healthier life free from chemical meds, I don't have room to list it all....I have made tinctures and now I am looking forward to making extracts. Thanks so much God does bless us through you... may these blessings be multiple back to you and your family
Thank you!
Thank you for the hint of making the extracts in small batches using different solvents. I will definitely be doing that. I already have vanilla made using vodka that I made a year ago. I need to start using extracts in more of my cooking.
I just made orange extract with dark rum, lemon extract with vodka, and chocolate extract with dark rum. I had brought over a lot of rum from Nicaragua the last time I was there, so I'm glad to use it. I have a 14-month vanilla extract with vodka, and a 9-month vanilla with the dark rum. I can't wait to try others!
I absolutely agree about the spiced rum for vanilla extract!!!! It's my favorite for sure!!!!
I always love your presentation style/delivery.
Such a beautiful Lady and excellent presentation. We need to start doing more of this here in Chile. Love the info. Jim in Chile
Thanks Jim, and it has been good to see you commenting again :)
@@RainCountryHomestead Yes YT cut me off with out me knowing it. My wife Lori heard you in the background and was loving the topic so she is going to stop by for some ideas since she is my extract Lady. Jim
Out of curiosity, is it your "winter" this time of year?
@@RainCountryHomestead Cold rain rain rain and more rain............ right now!
We are wet and cool in the winter here. No snow, and cool cool summers with a max of two days a year around 88F. That same day in the evening it will be 50F.
But yes we are in our winter now. Using the green house and winter garden and staying dry. Jim
Hello Heidi! I’ve got several extracts going right now and all is going well thanks to your advice. I did do a cinnamon sticks extract and after only two weeks it’s delicious. I used a little in a cinnamon raisin bread powder sugar glaze and it turned out delicious! Thanks for your helpful videos!!❤️
Love it, going to make cinnamon/vanilla extract for my brother's coffee!
I love Making my vanilla with white rum or bourbon - very yummy!
Thank you so much, I am on my way to go get more ingredients to do more tinctures. What a good idea to use spiced rum to make vanilla extract! You are full of so many good gems💐🕊
I love your extracts series.
We're steadily working towards a more whole foods kitchen like yours. I can't wait to be fully there
I just used up my store bought vanilla extract and started a homemade one based on your videos! Cheers for the money saving tips in your videos
Heidi, I have learn so much from you on the Extracts and I am sure enjoying them for sure. Thank you
Thank you Heidi for the great video. I heard you grandma... you are already in love. God bless you. I have nine grandsons and I’m so in love with them all. A heart so full I never thought I could have, and soon you will see.😊
Thank you for laying it all out for us! I am looking to make herbal extracts for medicinal uses. We don't drink, either, so I very much appreciate the alcohol-free options! I checked out the glycerin and now, 2 years from this video, that 2-gal set has DOUBLED in price. Gonna have to pray about which solvent to use. ❤ God bless~
I can’t thank you enough for all your knowledge.I am learning a lot from your channel .God bless you 😍
Loved this! My kids just signed the papers on their LLC yesterday and my daughter and I were discussing this very thing! Making our own extracts for bakery flavorings. I told her, “Heidi has a million ideas on this!” Haha haha
Love y’all! ~Lisa
Excellent presentation once again. I started vanilla extract with vodka a couple of weeks ago. Excited to hear about the other solvent options. I have some wine on the shelf (for company, as I'm not much of a drinker either) so I'll use them up to make something.....
You're the best! Thanks for letting us in on your wealth of knowledge.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Much love, happiness, good health and prosperity to you and yours.
Your are a awesome person!! Thank you for sharing all your recipes !
Always learn so much, thank you, new things to try! God bless you, thank you, and congratulations on the coming blessing : )
Top class video. Thanks so much. I love seeing that you've posted a new video.. a lovely way to end my day watching your videos..xx. I've just finished milking the house cow.. made kefir. Cheese. Butter and chocolate cake. Nice to put my feet up listening to you xx
You are a gem. Thanks for sharing with us💕
Wow! I just did like 7 with only glycerin! To know I can mix flavors is amazing!! Thank you!!!!
Excellent as always!
I have only used vodka to make my extracts, but after listening I want to try the spiced rum, it sounds good. Thanks for sharing dear friend, blessings
I think you will really like it, I just love the flavor it adds and how much more intense the vanilla is. I believe it is because the spiced rum also has vanilla in it
Does it matter on what type of spiced rum, vodka ect. Does it matter if iou buy the cheap stuff?
Great video! I am interested in making vanilla extract. I have never made it before. I enjoy watching your videos as I learn more about these things:)
Thank you, Heidi. When do you find time to sleep? You have so much going on I don’t know how you find the time to do it all! Are you holding out on us? Do you have a secret energy booster you haven’t told us about? 😉 I need to get the jet fueled latte mixed up! 😄 Have a wonderful day! 😃
I just started getting back into the jjet fueled latte again. I have to take breaks from it from time to time but right now I have been needing it. Surprised myself this morning and slept until 6 am! Yikes! Too late!
@@RainCountryHomestead wow... you give energy whenever I watch your sweet vids
Love love love this so much. Yay.
I made a vanilla extract in my instant pot and it turned out great. Perhaps some of the other extracts that are cooked could be made the same way?
Hello there again beautiful, I purchased mine vegetable glycerin too from Amazon I found a very reasonable price there another person on RUclips recommend it, Just reaching out to you again to let you know I enjoyed this video too, You’re have such a kind sweet spirit And I appreciate you, you have a wonderful rest of your weekend and a marvelous week, I like going extract crazy too, It’s so much fun, waiting for my hand vacuum the one that you showed in your video four years ago, I’m excited about it I enjoy gadgets , You Stay sweet 👩🏾🦲😘😍 I do also enjoy the spicy rum vanilla extract.
And! And! And! Please don't be offended, 😅 I truly love how genuine you are! You make me believe even I could try something new❤
Not sure why that would be offensive, but thank you
Thankyou so much!!
Love this video thank you❤️
Heidi I just did vanilla beans in vodka. There is an oily bit at the top. Is this ok? Thanks! Great video!!
Yes, it is the oil from the beans. Totally normal
I am loving your channel. I will be trying to make my own extract. Do you have a video on making a cough syrup that's safe for children and adults?
It seems like unflavored mead might be good for extracts, since it does not have competing flavor...i have not tried it though ..
I have learned so much over the past few months watching your videos. I have homemade honey Meade. Will that work for the wine portion? Thanks!
Yes it will work since mead is wine. The only difference is it is made with honey and water instead of fruit juice and sugar.
Hello Heidi, I found your videos this year and have been loving you sharing your experiences, tips, tricks, and methods. Thank you for taking the time to do this channel. Prior to seeing your video on extracts, I had made a heat extracted vanilla essence using straight vodka in my electric pressure cooker. They say to let it sit after heating for two weeks before using. I was wondering if you had any thoughts on heat extraction for vanilla? I was going to continue to let the vanilla slow extract on the shelf now, decanting what I want to use, and topping it off with more vodka to let it steep on the shelf. Like a perpetual vanilla extraction. Hope you are well. Looking forward to viewing more of your videos. Best wishes, Rebecca from New Zealand
I have never used heat for such an extraction so not much I can say. I just allow mine to sit for at least two months before using
hi Heidi thank you for you interesting videos .vanilla beans are very expensive where i live ….that is the reason why i finally decided to buy the vanilla powder that is pure vanilla bean powder for half the price ….i used that powder with white rhum that quickly gave me a very good vanilla extract….my question today is : regarding that i have a very good quality ground coffee in a container still closed do you think that i could use that coffee instead of coffee bean in order to make coffee extract ? 💐
I am sure you can
I love your videos I was wondering cis there a way to make butter extract thanks
Butter is not something that can be extracted, one would have to create an artificial flavor instead. I say just use real butter instead of an extract
I ve made a lot of extracts with vodka (60 percent) but i havent been baking much. I made an extract this year from black salsify flowers because they taste and smell a bit like cookies or vanilla when you catch them on the day they open. Im not sure when it is done, but il try some in september and see how it tastes in some muffins. I tried to extract my favorite smelling herb, roman chammomile, but it turned the alcahol a redbrown color and im afraid ot will stain if i get it on my clothes. It certainly smells good though lol its a shame its irritating when ingested.
I was wondering if you could make a video about pumpkin pie extract without alcohol and alcohol? Thanks 😊
1:20 startish higher proof alcohol for more extract. Vodka had less flavor alteration. But prefers apple wine. 80 proof for tinctures. All tinctures are extracts but not reverse. Glycerine food grade is non alcoholic tincture. 9:44 extracts 13:35 making 16:03 timing
I am watching this again, in amazement at how you keep everything going, God bless you...with my small garden and chickens, I am pretty busy, but am watching again because a recent storm tossed a lot of mistletoe into our yard, and I picked it up, and am drying it...I have read it can help in cancer treatment and heart disease, inflammation, etc...so, I was hoping that you had used some or knew about it...but I guess I can try it, probably in the honey and some organic wine...does it not ferment and have gas bubbles? Thank you so much, God bless you.
Wow, I am glad I kept searching! American mistletoe is very different than the European mistletoe that has healing properties, so glad that I didn't already make my extract!!! The American mistletoe can have some pretty bad effects! oh, well, thank you, but I am still wondering why the mint in the honey/wine would not bubble and ferment...lol...thank you
I am glad you looked that up, as I was reading that I was going to tell you that you had better do some double checking!
Hi Rain Country! I just came across your video about making your own homemade extracts, and I love your site with tutorial videos! Thank your for sharing!! You are so knowledgeable and inspiring to listen to.
I have a question for you which I hope you can help me with:
I made my first liquid stevia sweetener using fresh leaves from my 2 stevia plants in my garden. I watched several videos on how to prepare the liquid sweetener- which is basically the same procedure as with herbal tinctures- using vodka to marinate in, but for stevia, no more than 24- 36 hours or it becomes more bitter than sweet.
I made 2 batches (to test the difference in using) one with fresh, slightly chopped leaves; the other with fresh, whole leaves, both marinated in vodka for 28.5 hours. Both were strained with cheesecloth, and then each one was put on a VERY slow, miniscule bubbled simmer for 10 minutes; they both still smelled VERY STRONG of alcohol, so I added another 10 minutes; all recipes I found gave it 10-20 minutes, one suggested 30 minutes, all stressing NOT to hard boil the liquid or you sacrifice the sweet taste, as well as evaporating all the liquid out. Since the directions stated that ‘you’ll know when it is finished (how long to simmer) based on when you no longer smell the alcohol’, and mine STILL reeked of the alcohol, I left it in total up to 30 minutes.
At this point, I just turned it off since half the liquid was already evaporated out (which was expected to happen), but in my opinion, it STILL smelled too strong of alcohol!
I’m not sure what I did wrong or if it’s just me that feels super nauseated and sick to my stomach from smelling (checking) if the alcohol was sufficiently evaporating out during this 30 minute process?
I really wanted to love this new found independence on growing Stevia plants, and making my own stevia liquid sweetener, but after trying the finished product, I am very disappointed!
The taste is sweet enough on my finger- even if a bit on the alcohol side, but when I put SEVERAL drops in my cup of coffee (which I usually use just a couple drops of Sweetleaf Stevia Clear liquid or powder form), it doesn’t taste at all sweet! I have to keep adding more and more to get a slight ‘earthy’ type taste (not sure how else to describe it); it tastes from 0 sweetness to terrible, and left me with such a nauseated, sick feeling- probably from the alcohol, that I couldn’t even drink my coffee or eat anything afterwards! I had to make a chamomile tea to settle my stomach.
I know this probably sounds a little dramatic, but I am severely disappointed and trying to understand where I went wrong.
In your experience and educated opinion, do you think I didn’t have the bubbles high enough to evaporate all the alcohol sufficiently out or is it ‘normal’ to have somewhat of an alcohol base taste to Stevia/ herbal tinctures?
Or is it possible then that it’s just me who perhaps is not able to use and consume tinctures, teas, etc. made using alcohol as the marinating medium?
I saw some videos on the option of using glycerin instead, but am very weary about using a sugary syrup to make them; I would rather prefer staying away from sugars (unless natural and low glycemic- which is why I love Stevia, but not the chemically processed ones!)
Isn’t there an option for using purified water to make herbal teas and tinctures for consuming?
Or perhaps if I’m just making herbal salves and topical creams, I could still use the vodka alcohol as my marinade, as long as I understand how, and for how long, to properly simmer out the alcohol.
Thank you for any information and help you can offer me. I love so much your videos and am very inspired to continue to learn about medicinal herbs so I, too, can help myself and others. We are in a very important time now to return to God’s nature and utilize the gifts we were given, freeing ourselves from toxic pharmaceutical dependence- especially for ‘non emergency’ home health remedies.
Thank you again for your time!
God bless.
Paj (from Italy)
I am not a fan of stevia nor do I ever cook my extracts so I cannot help you on all that but you may want to know that glycerin , though syrupy and sweet, has a very low glycemic index and is not actually a sugar so it cannot be compared to honey, maple or any other such. So if you are trying to avoid carbs, it is a better option but if you are just trying to make a sweetener, it is pretty pointless using glycerin to extract even more sweetness from stevia.
You could simply dry and powder it and add it to your coffee that way or toss a fresh leaf into your cup and let it steep in there for a bit to add sweetness. This is what I do some mornings with my chocolate mint when it is coming in fresh, I add a small sprig to my cup and it adds that nice flavor to it.
@@RainCountryHomestead thank you for the suggestion. I will try this. It was my next thought to try the Stevia leaves dried or like you said, just a leaf steeped in my cup. It's a shame what these moral less corporations are doing to the only organic brands people like me have been using for years- they are being bought up and the original, organic alternative recipes are being changed (without warning); now Sweetleaf is another, like Tom's of Maine, and many others. We have to return to nature and learn to make as much as we can ourselves.
Thanks for your help!
God bless!
Hello Heidi. Please tell me how to prepare my bottles/jars to make wonderful extracts. First time making. Gonna use Jim Beam Bourbon. Great information. Thank you.
I will try to do a video on that when I get a chance
@@RainCountryHomestead I'm grateful..... I've already purchased grade A Madagascar Vanilla Beans.
Just love this, today I made a mullein flower quart jar extract I didn't have enough apple cider vinegar so topped it with vodka is that ok? I used 1/2 honey part vinegar topped 2 inches vodka.
Yes, it should be fine
@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you!
Bless God GMomma Heidi. My question is when making extract with your wine and raw honey do it create gases again that would need to be burped? I have been being extra careful not to have any bottles explode because I had a half gallon cracked all the way down full of 1:1:1 honey, apple cider vinegar, and oranges. It would have been ants forever on this old hardwood. I am learning soooo much. I even kept 3 containers of ferment starter alive for a week until my wine making jars come next week. I used frozen berries and the next day threw a couple raisins in it and the next day threw a few pieces of watermelon in it. Lol yes I was desperately making sure it stayed active and it has. My biggest and only concerns now is knowing when I can put the tops on tight to store things. I'm bedridden about to start therapy on my own to walk and i need to make your pain reliever. Also salt. I know when you make your kimchi you use your starter and salt to make it savory. Can I make a starter with salt too instead of sugar? Lol before its over in going to be a expert on these ferment with your videos that I restudy daily for these last few questions. Again God Bless you GMomma Heidi and your love ones in the name of Jesus Christ for it is written;
Psalm 18:34
King James Version
34 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
Amen
Psalm 144:1-2
New King James Version
A Song to the Lord Who Preserves and Prospers His People
A Psalm of David.
144 Blessed be the Lord my Rock,
(A)Who trains my hands for war,
And my fingers for battle-
2 My lovingkindness and my fortress,
My high tower and my deliverer,
My shield and the One in whom I take refuge,
Who subdues [a]my people under me.
Amen
Matthew McIntear
Columbia South Carolina
Awesome.what is the best solvent for extract dried Ginseng (panax Ginseng) to make tincture or extract, your comment highly appreciated
It is really up to the person and everyone will also have their own opinion as to what they think is best but there are many options. One can do an oxymel that is alcohol free by using 1:1 ratio of vinegar and honey. I mostly often use homemade wine (3 parts) to one part honey. One can use a straight spirit such as vodka, rum, bourbon, whiskey. One can even use 3 parts glycerin to one part water for another alcohol free option
Hey Mrs. Heidi. I love your videos. I just started watching, and you help so much😊 I have a question can you use glycerin with teasel root instead of alcohol?
I believe glycerin likely works best with the greens and flower parts of herbs. Usually woody items like roots and bark do better with alcohol but the stronger the alcohol, usually the less you need to take
Do you know if you can use infused vodka to make extract? The only vodka I have on hand is a “whipped cream infused vodka with natural flavors” and I would like to get started now if possible.
Yes, you can
Fresh peppermint leaves can be in in just honey for extract or dry leaves? Thanks
Yes, you can do that as long as the honey is raw
Hi, do you have any videos of using your extracts in lotions or creams? Thank you.
Not these kind of extracts, no, just the ones involving oil. It is a form of an extract but I refer to it as infused oils. I have videos on various infused oils and making muscle rubs, skin creams, and salves out of them
I have very few leaves left on my nasturtiums. Can I use the stems and flowers to make the antibiotic tincture?
I would think you could but I dry the flowers up for other purposes such as using in my shampoo and soaps
I might have missed this but did you discuss doing 2-4x extracts (such as spending the mint, wringing our the goodness then repacking it in the same menstrum and just topping it off for rounds 2-4?
No, I did not discuss that and it is not something I bother to do but if one wants even more flavor, yes, you can do that
I was using glycerin to make stevia extract but found out that is had 5 grams of carbs per teaspoon which seems sort of high to me. Is it more of a sugar alcohol where the carbs don't count?
In my opinion, carbs are carbs just like calories are calories. Now some carbs and calories are healthier than others but that still does not change the fact they are what they are. However, glycerin is not the same as sugar even though it is very sweet. It will not raise glycemic levels. On the other hand, it should also not be seen or used as a regular sweetener.
Hi-looking to make vanilla extract, are there a brand/type you would recommend, please?
If you mean the vanilla beans, some do have a richer fuller flavor but i look for what I can find at a good price. Madagascar beans are usually the most desirable but Tahitian are good and less expensive. Using the rum and honey blend can really help bring out a rich flavor in them: amzn.to/3ivrlqB
Please how can I make horse chestnut extra to use for varicose vein’s.. thank you
Been canning tomatoes and pickles, it's so great to learn how to do extracts. I know a little bit but trying to get much info in this brain🤓. But I got some elderberry wine. Can I use it to extract elderberries? To make medicine? How much would you do per quart of wine to dry elderberries? And thank You so very much for keeping the videos coming. I watched some of your older ones Last night. 💗
One thing about elderberries is they can make a pretty strong extract. I have not made an extract with them in years but I am thinking up to a half cup of dried elderberries per quart. Because I like to make things very strong, I would use as much as a cup.
@@RainCountryHomestead thanks, after it's done how much would you take for a remedy and how often? I really appreciate your advice. I usually make things on the strong side to. But only when I test first. Cause I know how potent natural medicines can be. 😊❣️ And thank yo so so much Heidi. In these uncertain times we live in, you are gem and a diamond in the rough! Priceless!!
@@donnamichaelgolelswholesom385 As an extract, you may only need up to a Tablespoon but I find elderberry to be pretty safe. When I make it as a syrup, I take up to 2 Tablespoons at a time when needed
Great advice, thanks a bunch. Have wonderful day and may God bless you and your family!!
I use frozen elderberries. I dont measure. I use half gal. And gallon pickle jars. Put in elderberries and cover with vodka about 2" more than level of elderberries. In a few days if u need to add more vodka.
Hi there! Love all of your videos :) You mention using glycerine and water...do you recommend distilled, filtered water?
Water clean water you can get, I always use filtered rain water we collect here
@@RainCountryHomestead I think i may have heard you say you could use vodka instead of water...ie. 3 parts glycerin to 1 part vodka...have you tried this before and do you recommend it?
There are many forms of solvents you can use, I cover that in this video:
ruclips.net/video/TijSC5qSyhQ/видео.html
@@RainCountryHomestead thank you so much! I binged on your whole playlist and took notes! Hahaha Keep up the amazing work as I am anxiously awaiting you next videos :) Have a blessed day!
Would it be a good idea to combine different flavors in a single extract, or would it really be better to just make individual’s extracts for each central flavor or ingredient? For example if I wanted to make a sort of “Nutella” extract with chocolate and hazelnuts, would combining them into one bottle be acceptable?
If you are talking about flavored extracts, well, that is the beauty of making them yourself, you can mix it up however you want. I once made a "pumpkin pie" extract: ruclips.net/video/JT7XZMjtyec/видео.html
May I Ask. Do you know how to make butternut extract? Love following you❤
What kind of chocolate, did you use? Thanks❤
Which is best for making extracts, fresh or dried ingredients?
It really depends on the solvent you are using and the type of extract. ruclips.net/video/kzWoEtoGu4E/видео.html
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Can I use spiced rum in tinctures, too
Yes
Not sure if you'll see this, but I think I messed up! I wanted a jewelweed salve, but wasn't thinking, had watched some videos, but, mixed it in glycerin/water ratio from an older video. I also did that with my nasturtium...
Thankfully, I hope, when I did my comfrey, I mixed it with olive oil. Still shaking everything. But not sure what to do with the nasturtium and jewelweed now. Any hope?? I did get beeswax pearls to make a comfrey salve.
Thanks so much for all your information!
I do not know enough about jewelweed to tell you what to use that for but the nasturtium extract is a good natural antibiotic for taking internally
What proportion should I use for stone fruit kernels? I have 38 dried pits that I took the kernels from. How much vodka should I use to safely extract the almond flavor? There's so much conflicting information about using these kernels.
I would not know how many but I would not worry about it. I actually eat peach and nectarine kernels from time to time. You have to consider also when you are using an extract, it is not like you are drinking it straight from the bottle, you are using it in small amounts in food or drink
@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
Crazy question but could you add honey to the vodka or rum as the base then add like the vanilla beans or cinnamon sticks to sit and fuse together for a super sweet extract? Or would it mold?
I use honey in my extracts most of the time as shown here in the perpetual vanilla extract: ruclips.net/video/IXWNHHnIzS8/видео.html
Can fig leave be an extract for diabetes too? or only use as a tea? Thanks.
Aside from making a tea, I can only assume it would work just as well or better if extracted or tinctured but if you are trying lower blood sugar, the best way would be in the form of a tea
How do you store your extracts, vinegars, and homemade wines? I was proud of myself for making the homemade apple cider vinegar. But it doesn't smell like vinegar now. It kinda smess bad now. Any tip would be appreciated! I love you and your videos!!
I store most in the bottles and jars in a dark cabinet. The vinegar may have not fully been finished when you put it up.
Thank you
Maybe check the pH
may be you forgot to put some salt in the bottle you are storing your vinegar in …
Does it matter wine flavors, like Chardonnay vs Merlot
I personally would avoid the red wines and stick with any more mild in flavor. I like my apple wine most for this but I would also use my blackberry wine for berry extracts as it would not change the color or flavor much
Heidi what is the best way to get the shop labels off the maple syrup bottles? Love your videos 😊
I keep meaning to do a video on this because it really depends on the label. Many come off just fine in a hot water soak or even taking a wet cloth, laying the bottle or jar on its side and then covering the label with the cloth. This does not work on all types though. Some require a paint scraper or the use of oil and baking soda mixture which works very much the same way as Goo Gone
Some window cleaner will take it off
Thanks Heidi
Peanut butter
Put on label leave set couple of days, scrape off
WD-40 if you have that on Hand Works amazing
🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️ Good morning quick question i'm new to the vanilla extract world, with the perpetual vanilla, when you use some then replace with more liquor. How long do you wait to take more?
The perpetual extract is made in a larger jar, at least a quart or half gallon. When it is ready, you take out enough to fill a smaller bottle or jar that you keep in your kitchen to work through, it should be enough to last you at last a couple of months. It takes me several months to work through the 8 ounce bottle I fill up which is plenty of time for the perpetual extract to get strong again
@RainCountryHomestead thank you for replying. Long story short i'm 2mo in on a 1y wait on a 1/2gal (& 32oz lemon,32oz orange 😉) as of now i know i want to take 2 16oz ( 1 me ,1 for friend) thinking 🤔 learning is doing perpetual a good way to go.
Can I use Bailey's Irish Cream to make extracts?
Depends on what you are wanting to extract since it has a very distinct flavor of its own
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Seem like i did ask some where but impossible to remember where..sorry….wanted to know if we could use freezed fruits to make extract?…or you think it could not come out right ?…have you tried it one time?
Yep, I have used freeze dried fruits several times to make extracts: Raspberry, pineapple, and cherry
hi, Heidi, I was wondering can I use alcohol as strong as 90 or 95? You said for tinctures it has to be higher than 80, but can the alcohol be too strong? I have't done any extracts or tinctures yet, but I'm planning to start as soon as I get all the supplies. Thanks! Greetings from Lithuania ;)
It depends on what you are using it with. I would never use such a high proof alcohol with delicate herbs but it should be fine with woodier items such as roots and barks
@@RainCountryHomestead understood, thank you very much! I'll watch a couple more of your videos and then I think I will start trying myself.
Can you use fresh fruits or dyhdrated fruits which is best
I recommend dried for this
Clove tinture and infused oil..how do you make and dose you take..
Here is the video on me making the infused oil for joint and muscle rub that includes clove, if that is what you mean: ruclips.net/video/oDZCAXxH4U8/видео.html
i have lots if Rosemary. What would you make with it?
ruclips.net/video/yagTUn-pgpM/видео.html
Would I be able to use 200 proof ethanol for a cinnamon or vanilla extract or would that be way too strong?
I would NOT recommend that. Especailly for flavored extracts, when going above 80 proof I think it ruins the flavor
Oooh ok, thank you. I kind of figured that so I searched for how to dilute it down to about 80 proof
Can I do the same as this but with glycerine ? If yes, what is the ratio please? As alcohol os not allowed at the moment
I believe I answered that in the above video if you have not listened to the whole thing
@@RainCountryHomestead yeah... watched the whole vid, was all ears to understand thoroughly what yiu said. But I mean, could all plants or herbs be exctracted the same way whatever the base was ? Thanks
I'm not sure about a safe ratio but I know I've diluted honey with water and it did indeed rot and mold. I think if it was done with sanitization like wine, there is a type of fermented honey drink (mead?) But yeah, refrigerate.
Yes, I mentioned mead in here and making it myself and have a video on how to make it as mentioned. Thanks for the info on the honey/water blend but was the honey you used raw? I believe that could possibly make a difference
Ma'am good morning, beautiful video, please do you sell your extracts, both the pain relief and the ones good for skin care productions. I stay in Nigeria
I sell my skin cream but none of my extracts. I do have videos showing how to make your own though
I have thought about taking natural sugar and distilled water, using it to steam the vanilla beans. Steam it until there is a good concentration of vanilla in the water/sugar mixture below. Allowing it to cool to room temp then add steamed mixture and vanilla beans to container and then adding alcohol. Would this method allow for mold or any other unwanted, like shorter shelf life? Or is this just a crazy idea? Just thinking it would be usable in a much shorter period of time. What do you think?
The addition of the alcohol would prevent it from spoiling and should last for a long time but I cannot tell you how long.
@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you.
What kind of chocolate did you use for the chocolate one
Please watch this: ruclips.net/video/ktivnsq5mTI/видео.html
Does the wine have to be a certain alcohol level? I have one that says 10% alcohol.
No but I am sure some would say the higher the better, I just never concern myself with that. If vinegar or glycerin can be used to make extracts, why not any alcohol percentage? That is how I look at it. I have been doing it this way for awhile now and it works for us.
Hi Heidi, how many beans do you use for the vanilla extract?
When I was doing it in 8 ounce bottles, I used four. But now I make a perpetual one in about a liter jar. I cannot remember how many I added at the start, maybe a dozen or so
Bless you! I’m going to give it a try using some honey ☺️
Do you have a video JUST using the wine extracts. You cover a lot of turf, and you are very thorough, but being all over the map I’ve got to listen over and over again. You want your time respected, and I’d appreciate that it return. If there is a video addressing using just wine, from start to finish I haven’t found it yet. Thanks.
No because it is as simple as using just wine. Not sure what worse you expect me to add to that
Hi Heidi, I sent my son to get me some 80 or higher alcohol and he brought me Everclear 190 proof. Is that too strong or will it work ? Thanks !
I've used everclear before. I think there is a way you can dilute it with water, but just left it straight.
You can use it but I had someone give me a Buddha's Hand (citrus) extract they made with it and I do not like it, the alcohol flavor is just too strong and over powers the citrus.
Can you use this method for cannabis?
I am sure you can
Heidi, I'm not sure what proportion of wine to honey you use. Thanks.
The measurements were give at 13:44. The ratio is 1:3. I also mention the ratio several times before that
Sorry to bother. I did listen more than once and must have missed this.
Love your "making" videos, Heidi!! My only question on this one, is: which of the myriad of choices of vanilla beans do you usually order from AMAZON??? :-\ Many months ago I used Vodka to start a batch of vanilla extract, but I must not have put in enough of the beans because it was very weak after sitting for a 2-3 months. So I added more beans, but it's still looking peaked after several more months. :-( ????? Thanks for sharing your seemingly infinite 'alchemical' knowledge. Blessings, Dear One. :-D
These are the most recent ones I have purchased but have yet to use them in extract making. I bought them through subscribe and save to save a bit more: amzn.to/2P71okm
I did compare them by straight taste and smell to the ones I bought 5 years ago that I keep vacuum sealed in jars and found them comparable
One thing to consider is cutting your beans in half lengthwise to get more flavor from them
@@RainCountryHomestead Yep...that's what I forgot to do when I started the batch. After several months it was still weak, so I added some more beans that I did split. But now, after several more months, it smalls like vanilla but is still peaked and with not very strong vanilla fragrance. I'll add more beans and hope it improves. Thanks, Heidi. And, I'll check out your Amazon link. :-D
For vanilla, rum and honey? What is the amount of each for vanilla extract? Thanks.
Same as I used in the video above for the cinnamon and peppermint. Just substitute the wine for spiced rum