Put half the sugar in, add all your beans, then scrub your vanilla-y fingers with the sugar. Then you get the extra vanilla off your hands and into the sugar.
Simple syrup, agave syrup or glucose can generally be used instead of corn syrup, or any other kind of invert sugar (it's used to avoid crystallization of sugar). The consistency may differ.
Can someone tell me why my vanilla extract never gets dark in color, even after letting it sit for 2 yrs, made with just vanilla beans and vodka 👩🏼🦳🙋🏼
Maybe you’re not using enough vanilla beans. The typical extract recipe calls for one ounce of vanilla beans to eight ounces of vodka. Mine has been sitting for two years and it’s a very dark brown.
Great vid!!
Put half the sugar in, add all your beans, then scrub your vanilla-y fingers with the sugar. Then you get the extra vanilla off your hands and into the sugar.
I’m gonna do this! I’m down the rabbit hole. What I don’t understand is how it took so long.
What would you recommend as an alternative if there’s a corn allergy, and Corn syrup is not an option?
Simple syrup, agave syrup or glucose can generally be used instead of corn syrup, or any other kind of invert sugar (it's used to avoid crystallization of sugar). The consistency may differ.
So excited to try this! Thanks for sharing. Can I assume that it is shelf stable? And is there an expiration date on this?
one year
use glycerin or agave instead of alcohol
I have soaked vanilla beans…can these be used?
Where do you get your vanilla beans?
Contact me
Can someone tell me why my vanilla extract never gets dark in color, even after letting it sit for 2 yrs, made with just vanilla beans and vodka 👩🏼🦳🙋🏼
Maybe you’re not using enough vanilla beans. The typical extract recipe calls for one ounce of vanilla beans to eight ounces of vodka. Mine has been sitting for two years and it’s a very dark brown.
@@tonja2602 ok thanks I'll try that 🙋🏼
Make sure the alcohol is at least 80 proof or higher otherwise it won't extract the oils from the beans.
All of mine turn out very dark. You are not using correct ratios plus cut bean lengthwise and then into thirds