@@Rebecca.Robbinsnew to the channel on3-7-24@ 3:35pm Florida time thank u for the recipes because I do a lots of baking in I want to learn how to make the paste and the vanilla extract ❤❤❤
I need to do this!! You explain it so well and I love that you used a cherry vodka in that one! Cherry and vanilla sound like an amazing combo! Thank you Rebecca !
@@Rebecca.Robbins me too! I'm surfing around your page and really love your content!! I can't believe I didn't find you page sooner! I'm obsessed with these baby wraps on the website!! Omgosh gorgeous!!!!
@@AHomesteadingHustle I just saw this comment! Thank you so much! For some reason I never get a notification when someone replies to a comment! I suppose one day (at least I hope) I will get too many comments to reply to them all. I’m still able to and really enjoy replying to every one! Thank you so much! ❤️ I really appreciate your comment!
Hi Rebecca, love the video. I want to make the vanilla paste and was wondering if there is a substitute for Xanthan Gum Powder. Thanking you in advance.
I don’t know if a good substitute but you can simply leave it out, you will just need to stir the paste before using it as the vanilla seeds (called caviar) will sink to the bottom. If finding it is the issue, I have a link to it on Amazon in the description of the video. Good luck! Let me know how it turns out! ❤️
It can be done with vegetable glycerin. You will use 1 oz of vanilla beans to 3/4 cup vegetable glycerin and 1/4 cup water. Shake often. I’ve made it and it took quite over a year to extract to a flavor that I enjoyed. Vegetable glycerin tends to have a shorter shelf life, so check the expiry date before you buy (if you can). You want the furthest date out that you can find! Two years seems about the max.
I will use whatever bean they have available through the co-op. I haven't had a bad bean yet! I have a comparison video coming out tomorrow where I compare the three different paste recipes that I have tried! I was shocked by the results!
Great video! You mentioned the beans can mold if not submerged. Do you add liquid when you're using, to always keep the level of liquid up when making vanilla extract?
This is the best part!!!! Just decant your extract to another bottle then re-use the beans for another extraction or us them for vanilla paste, or dry them out and make vanilla powder from them! Personally I would suggest using them twice for an extraction then after that I would use them for their final purpose. A lot of people also keep what is called a "mother bottle" which is just basically a big jar that you keep adding beans (and alcohol) too. In that case you would just decant a small amount as needed.
It’s my understanding that the corn syrup is being used to keep the paste from crystallizing, so I think you can substitute for a little lemon juice. Also, here is the coffee syrup video! ruclips.net/video/I-NjDcrAHsw/видео.html
Am I right in my belief that you measured everything by weight? Or are some of the ingredients by liquid ounces as in a cup, half cup etc? I am mainly questioning the vodka and water. Thank You, great video.
Hi Rebecca, thank you so much for this video. I've been on the fence for a while now as to whether to make the paste, and you gave me the intestinal fortitude to finally try it tonight. I watched your video about 4 times, and it was amazingly easy! I did use my Vitamix, and did let it blend for a good while, however I still notice tiny bits of fibers, presumably from the bean itself. I did not see you strain it, as I have seen in other videos, have you ever strained it, or do you use it as is? My home smells absolutely divine, and both my dog and I are in beany heaven! Thank you again!
Hi Mary! I’m so glad that this video helped you! I do leave the little bits in it. I use the past in making things that it doesn’t matter. I used it in the balsamic peach jam that I made in the video that I will link below. If you look closely at the jars in the thumbnail, you can definitely still see the bits. You don’t notice them at all when you are eating it though. ruclips.net/video/KweMcFVeoSc/видео.html
I gave you a link on your other comment, but I'm going to add another link to a different video here. This one is to the comparison video where I compared the three pastes that I have made to date. ruclips.net/video/twavsobbR-g/видео.html
I don’t know for sure, but I think you can simply leave it out. You might just need to stir the paste before using it as the vanilla seeds (called caviar) will likely sink to the bottom. If finding it is the issue, I have a link to it on Amazon in the description of the video.
I’m new to making extract and paste. My greatest fear in using a flavored rum or vodka is that those flavors are often VERY artificial-tasting, or even totally artificial in the first place. I’d hate to waste from 6 months to a year or longer waiting on the extract and then discovering that the flavored liquor gave it some weird aftertaste. Perhaps I’m overthinking it. Meanwhile, I’ve been using Rain vodka, which is distilled 7 times, and Bacardi white rum. I’m looking forward to making some vanilla paste using your recipe.
So is there no need to strain when using the whole pod? I’ve seen so many videos straining so I’m confused bc it looks like you get more when you don’t
@@Rebecca.Robbins Baking for the kids- in Austria we make „vanille kipferl“ at christmas. The homemade vanilla suga is the best to roll the cookies in it
@@Rebecca.Robbins Thank you so much, Rebecca, for your quick response! It really did take a while for the alcohol to adopt the flavor… I followed recommend guidelines. So, I have 2 quarts vodka and 1 court bourbon. Crossing fingers all goes well :-D - thanks again 🙏🏻
I made some 14 months ago. I tasted some and could it has a strong taste and smell. What have I done wrong. Pls help me as I would like to begin another batch.
How did you taste it? Vanilla will always taste super strong on a spoon. Try adding a drop to a sugar cube or even just tsp of sugar. Alternately, make a little whip cream and add a couple drops.
I've never used a Ninja, but from what I understand you can buy them with different power levels. From what I gather, the more powerful ones do a fine job! Maybe cut the beans up fairly small like I did.
It seems pretty shelf stable, but I’m not sure exactly how long. This particular recipe was written by a professional and he has stated that it’s been on his counter for over a year with no negative effects.
Sure! I can’t see any reason why you couldn’t make half. I wouldn’t do that for myself as I use it a lot! I’ve used almost half of it since I made this video. I’m exactly sure how long ago I made this video, but I think it’s been a couple of months now.
I have a whole house filter on my water, so I used tap water, but that is filtered. I’m sure that the more neutral tasting your water is the better it will be! Personally I am happy to use my tap water for almost everything, including this recipe.
Making vanilla paste satisfies instant gratification while I wait for extracting my vanilla. ❤️
Couldn't agree more!
Thanks for doing this. I am more of a visual learner. This video took the intimidation away.
I’m so happy! ❤️
I love learning all the different ways to use vanilla. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! I have a great video coming out on Wednesday of a couple recipes for peach jam. One uses vanilla extract and the other uses vanilla paste.
@@Rebecca.Robbinsnew to the channel on3-7-24@ 3:35pm Florida time thank u for the recipes because I do a lots of baking in I want to learn how to make the paste and the vanilla extract ❤❤❤
I need to do this!! You explain it so well and I love that you used a cherry vodka in that one! Cherry and vanilla sound like an amazing combo! Thank you Rebecca !
I’m so glad that you checked this out! Thank you! It’s so easy and really really good!!!
@@Rebecca.Robbins me too! I'm surfing around your page and really love your content!! I can't believe I didn't find you page sooner! I'm obsessed with these baby wraps on the website!! Omgosh gorgeous!!!!
@@AHomesteadingHustle I just saw this comment! Thank you so much! For some reason I never get a notification when someone replies to a comment! I suppose one day (at least I hope) I will get too many comments to reply to them all. I’m still able to and really enjoy replying to every one!
Thank you so much! ❤️ I really appreciate your comment!
Hi Rebecca, love the video. I want to make the vanilla paste and was wondering if there is a substitute for Xanthan Gum Powder. Thanking you in advance.
I don’t know if a good substitute but you can simply leave it out, you will just need to stir the paste before using it as the vanilla seeds (called caviar) will sink to the bottom. If finding it is the issue, I have a link to it on Amazon in the description of the video.
Good luck! Let me know how it turns out! ❤️
Thank you.
So easy! Will be trying! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching!
thank you for sharing this recipe! could i do it without the alcohol? if so, do i need to supplement it with something else?
It can be done with vegetable glycerin. You will use 1 oz of vanilla beans to 3/4 cup vegetable glycerin and 1/4 cup water. Shake often. I’ve made it and it took quite over a year to extract to a flavor that I enjoyed. Vegetable glycerin tends to have a shorter shelf life, so check the expiry date before you buy (if you can). You want the furthest date out that you can find! Two years seems about the max.
Great video! You are such a natural and you make it easy to follow. I just purchased some beans and can’t wait to try this. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Yay! Let me know how it goes! I would love to hear about your results!
@@Rebecca.Robbins I will let you know. ❤️
This video was super informative!
Glad you think so! Thank you!
Love you ideas thank you.
You are so welcome! Glad that you like them!
Thanks for this gonna try it? ❤️
Fantastic! I’m sure you will enjoy it!
Thanks for the video!
It’s my pleasure! ❤️ Thank you for watching!
Great video, what type of vanilla did you choose for this recipe? The site has so many varieties
I will use whatever bean they have available through the co-op. I haven't had a bad bean yet! I have a comparison video coming out tomorrow where I compare the three different paste recipes that I have tried! I was shocked by the results!
Great video! You mentioned the beans can mold if not submerged. Do you add liquid when you're using, to always keep the level of liquid up when making vanilla extract?
This is the best part!!!! Just decant your extract to another bottle then re-use the beans for another extraction or us them for vanilla paste, or dry them out and make vanilla powder from them! Personally I would suggest using them twice for an extraction then after that I would use them for their final purpose. A lot of people also keep what is called a "mother bottle" which is just basically a big jar that you keep adding beans (and alcohol) too. In that case you would just decant a small amount as needed.
Excellent video!
Thank you! I’m happy that you enjoyed it!
I must give this a try! Especially knowing it can sub for eggs in baking. Do you think maple syrup would be work as well as corn syrup?
I don't think so. The corn syrup is meant to prevent crystallization. Maple syrup won't doo that.
Honey can also do what corn syrup does!
Can you substitute the corn syrup for something else? I also second another video for vanills coffee syrup
It’s my understanding that the corn syrup is being used to keep the paste from crystallizing, so I think you can substitute for a little lemon juice.
Also, here is the coffee syrup video! ruclips.net/video/I-NjDcrAHsw/видео.html
You had me at 😱All That Sugar &...corn syrup😱
Enjoy!
Easy to follow! Apart of the same co-op ❤️
Yay!!! Thank you!
How would you make your extract into syrup for adding to lattes?
This sounds like a PERFECT idea for another video!
Am I right in my belief that you measured everything by weight? Or are some of the ingredients by liquid ounces as in a cup, half cup etc? I am mainly questioning the vodka and water. Thank You, great video.
I weighed them on my scale before making the video.
Hi Rebecca, thank you so much for this video. I've been on the fence for a while now as to whether to make the paste, and you gave me the intestinal fortitude to finally try it tonight. I watched your video about 4 times, and it was amazingly easy! I did use my Vitamix, and did let it blend for a good while, however I still notice tiny bits of fibers, presumably from the bean itself. I did not see you strain it, as I have seen in other videos, have you ever strained it, or do you use it as is? My home smells absolutely divine, and both my dog and I are in beany heaven! Thank you again!
Hi Mary! I’m so glad that this video helped you!
I do leave the little bits in it. I use the past in making things that it doesn’t matter. I used it in the balsamic peach jam that I made in the video that I will link below. If you look closely at the jars in the thumbnail, you can definitely still see the bits. You don’t notice them at all when you are eating it though. ruclips.net/video/KweMcFVeoSc/видео.html
thank you
You're welcome
Can I use vegetable glycerin for an alcohol free paste?
I gave you a link on your other comment, but I'm going to add another link to a different video here. This one is to the comparison video where I compared the three pastes that I have made to date. ruclips.net/video/twavsobbR-g/видео.html
@@Rebecca.Robbins thanks..video helped a lot
Could I switch out vanilla beans for lemons or oranges ?
@@kmquarcoo9951 that I’m not absolutely positive of. I plan to make a few other extracts, but I’m not terribly knowledgeable about those at this time.
Instead of using Xanthum gum could I lower the liquid content instead?
I don’t know for sure, but I think you can simply leave it out. You might just need to stir the paste before using it as the vanilla seeds (called caviar) will likely sink to the bottom. If finding it is the issue, I have a link to it on Amazon in the description of the video.
What’s the point of the liquor? Can corn syrup by substituted for vegetable glycerin?
The liquor is the preservative. I don’t think corn syrup is a good substitute for glycerin in this case.
I’m new to making extract and paste. My greatest fear in using a flavored rum or vodka is that those flavors are often VERY artificial-tasting, or even totally artificial in the first place. I’d hate to waste from 6 months to a year or longer waiting on the extract and then discovering that the flavored liquor gave it some weird aftertaste. Perhaps I’m overthinking it. Meanwhile, I’ve been using Rain vodka, which is distilled 7 times, and Bacardi white rum. I’m looking forward to making some vanilla paste using your recipe.
I have a few paste recipes posted! I also made a video where I compared three different recipes!
So is there no need to strain when using the whole pod? I’ve seen so many videos straining so I’m confused bc it looks like you get more when you don’t
No need to strain! You want all of that yumminess!
Can you use bourbon
Absolutely!
Hi, I have Arrowroot, can I use this instead of Xanthan Gum & would I use the same measurement as listed? Thank you so much!
It looks like you probably can, but to be honest, I'm just not sure. I would try it with a small batch just to be sure.
I make Vanilla Sugar too ❤️
Fantastic! What is your favorite way to use it?
@@Rebecca.Robbins Baking for the kids- in Austria we make „vanille kipferl“ at christmas. The homemade vanilla suga is the best to roll the cookies in it
@@Novaflower That sounds delicious!
Rebecca, do you sterilize the bottles before you decant? My vanilla has been brewing for 28 months and it’s ready to be bottled. Thank you!!!
I wash them, but I don’t sterilize. The alcohol won’t allow bacteria to grow. Ohhh, your vanilla extract must be AMAZING!!!!
@@Rebecca.Robbins Thank you so much, Rebecca, for your quick response! It really did take a while for the alcohol to adopt the flavor… I followed recommend guidelines. So, I have 2 quarts vodka and 1 court bourbon. Crossing fingers all goes well :-D - thanks again 🙏🏻
Hi Rebecca, what's the shelf life for the homemade paste
Seems to be indefinite.
If I make a double fold is it supposed to be thicker
It should be twice as flavorful, it MAY be thicker, but not necessarily.
I made some 14 months ago.
I tasted some and could it has a strong taste and smell.
What have I done wrong.
Pls help me as I would like to begin another batch.
How did you taste it? Vanilla will always taste super strong on a spoon. Try adding a drop to a sugar cube or even just tsp of sugar. Alternately, make a little whip cream and add a couple drops.
A basic blender will work, correct?
I would assume so. I only have the Vitamix, so I can only guess.
How do you store the paste? Does it need to be refrigerated?
It can be stored in the pantry. Thats where I keep mine. It’s been a year and a half now and it’s better than ever!
Does it work well if you don't have a Vitamix? (I know they are much more powerful than a Ninja)
I've never used a Ninja, but from what I understand you can buy them with different power levels. From what I gather, the more powerful ones do a fine job! Maybe cut the beans up fairly small like I did.
What is the shelf life of the vanilla bean paste? tia
It seems pretty shelf stable, but I’m not sure exactly how long. This particular recipe was written by a professional and he has stated that it’s been on his counter for over a year with no negative effects.
Part one, where I made the vanilla sugar and vanilla salt was posted last week. Let me know what your favorite vanilla things are!
One can never have too much Vanilla & the Cherry Vanilla idea OH MY I'm all in!! Thank you 😊 💓
What is the shelf life of the vanilla paste?
It's quite long. Years I would say.
@@Rebecca.Robbins thanks 😁
Never knew how to make this. Guess what I’m doing tomorrow.
Fantastic! Let me know how it turns out!
What kind of beans
I don’t think you can buy a “wrong” kind of Vanilla beans. I always buy whatever the co-op is currently selling. I haven’t had a bad one yet.
What about making half of this recipe can you ?
Sure! I can’t see any reason why you couldn’t make half. I wouldn’t do that for myself as I use it a lot! I’ve used almost half of it since I made this video. I’m exactly sure how long ago I made this video, but I think it’s been a couple of months now.
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Thanks for watching!
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Is that distilled water, tap water or filtered water...or does it not matter? 😝
I have a whole house filter on my water, so I used tap water, but that is filtered. I’m sure that the more neutral tasting your water is the better it will be! Personally I am happy to use my tap water for almost everything, including this recipe.
If I had vanilla paste, I would put it in everything 😂
You saw how easy it is to make! There is an order open right now in the vanilla co-op!
If you make a slurry with oil the xanthan will not clump
Thanks for the tip!
New viewer here. I love the info but the music is highly annoying. Just saying.
Thanks for the feedback! It’s very appreciated!
It's very unlikely that the beans will mold while in the alcohol.
What if you don’t own a vita mix”?
You can use any high powered blender.