For some reason I'm obsessed with vanilla video while my first batches are going. I love that you don't pretend to know everything about "THE" way to make it because so many vidoes so you have to do this this way or that way. I've got some going now with vodka and some with Captain Morgans. I can't wait to see if there's a difference and which I prefer. I also like that you keep it going that's my plan as well.
Hi there. So nice to hear from you. Thx for your comment. Hope your vanilla tastes great. I love using mine. I hope you’ll subscribe. Lord bless, Darlene
@@Souperat60 same way, except I saw Becky at Acre homestead do it with her sister. They did it 2ways. 1st one was in the instant pot and the other is the long time one like yours. 👍
My Mom and I are now ready to make our homemade Vanilla Extract using your recipe and technique. Thanks so much for the tips, Darlene! ❤ Karen from Florida
@@Souperat60 ...Darlene, Mom (Jo) will be delighted you said "Hi" to her! ❤ She's 91 and she joined me in watching your channel last November when she moved in with my hubby and me. She still loves to cook and we have fun looking for new recipes to try together. 🥰
Thanks! I have been making my vanilla for years! I use the really big Mason jar; 1/2 gallon. I put my beans in it and fill the jar up with the vodka. I pour it in a smaller container when ready. The beans are exposed. I have never had any issue. May Jesus continue to bless you and your family
I've been making homemade vanilla for about 3 yrs. and it's delish. I use vodka, and the only difference is I split all my half lengths of the vanilla bean. I don't think there is any right or wrong way to do it, and I like the little specs of the vanilla bean in whatever I bake. The hardest part is in the aging process of several months or even a year.....but worth it! Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa, has a big vanilla jar that she's kept going for over 30 years she said! It will be interesting for you to test the difference in taste with your bourbon one when it's ready! :) ~~M~~
Good morning guys!! So wonderful to hear from you. Yes the wait is hard! The only reason I do not split all the beans is because I read that they break down so much quicker then just leaving them whole. That’s why I only do a few. Now I could be wrong but it was from a very good source. Also all the beans come out on the first go round🤷♀️. Does that make sense to you?? After all the research I’ve done I finally said ok let’s just do this. I could be right or I could be wrong. But my first batch 8 months ago was a huge success for me. I’m so glad you enjoy doing this. It’s really fun. I’ll look up Ina. Thanks for that scoop😊Lord bless, Darlene
Oh boy!!! Now I HAVE to get some grade B's to try this!!! I had previously gotten some Madagascar vanilla beans (grade A) a few months ago, but never did anything with them. I just bought more vanilla this past week and it was almost $10 for 2 oz!! That's what I get for not starting those other beans when I got them!! Lol!! Live and learn!! Thank you for sharing Darlene!! Have a great day! Tina 🌺
Darlene, don’t worry! Great food is made in tiny kitchens 😋 My last kitchen was 6 by 6 feet 🦶 lol 😂 My son started cooking there in a serious manner great food! I can literally say he specializes in chicken breast (a bit too spicy for me, but he makes mine milder) - delicious. The stove, oven, his rice cooker, his air fryer, pots, etc were always cooking up tasty food😋 That vanilla recipe looks divine I shall try making it for sure! Thanks for showing. 😇 Sam
I saw another video that said you can speed up the process by using the instant pot. Process pint jars for 30 minutes let it natural release until pressure is down. Let cool to room temp.
I’ve only used Bourbon for making vanilla. I also used an amber ball quart jar that I came across. Curious to know which one you like best . I found my dark bottles at Tractor Supply .
ruclips.net/video/9AnIGPBcGI8/видео.html (Here is the Ina Garten short video where she talks about her 35+ yr. old vanilla jar! It's at about 6:03 on the video.) ~Mavis~~
Nooooo way!!!! The good stuff is the itty bitty vanilla bean specks that float around in the liquid making the vanilla. I opened just a few of them simply to get the vanilla started a bit. Those specks inside the beans are gold!!😊. But you do not have to slice any of them. Just cut them in half and put in jar. You will still have excellent vanilla my friend.
Vanilla bean King’s or indri vanilla, both have monthly co-ops and sell them by the oz which is what Is recommended for extract making - both have amazing pricing biggest diff is one does a pre sale and the other sells once stock is on hand
Hi Autumn. I heard that if you slice all of your beans it’s possible that they would break down very quickly and you could lose all the vanilla beans in your first batch and there would not be enough left to flavor another jar of vanilla. Someone suggested slicing just a few and to leave the rest whole. It made sense to me-and it has worked with mine so far🤷♀️. I hope that helps you. I should have explained that.
Good morning. I find that you really don’t have to buy the most expensive. Somewhere in between. I always ask the guy working there and I tell them it’s for vanilla. They are very helpful. Brandy is also excellent for making vanilla. I’m still using mine and it is so wonderfully flavorful. Enjoy.
Good morning Darlene I pray you are well that there’s joy in your life I am looking for that in all of our lives. Thank you Jesus. God bless you and your family and remember Jesus said he’s near to the brokenhearted and he is in the details
Good morning. I like to just make certain that the beans are completely covered. If you put too much alcohol in it can be too watered down. You’ll never get that rich beautiful vanilla flavor. Thx. Lord bless. I hope you’ll subscribe ☺️
@@Souperat60 I’ve just found that it gives a deeper vanilla flavor when the suggested oz are used instead of flavored alcohol - it’s more science then anything but we all have our ways and suggestions- I prefer to split and cut all my beans then dehydrate them when extract is finish in 4-6 mo. Then use the powder for vanilla sugar and salt - blessings to you as well
I never slice but one bern. The rest I keep whole. The sliced ones I find break down and can’t be used with more alcohol. They just turn to mush. But yes to that wonderful vanilla sugar. It’s the best for frosting.
Im not a fan of the mother jar concept plus I split all of mine for a faster extract so the alcohol gets into the fibers of the pods and gets all the vanillin out of them - I like the idea of fresh beans, I also like to try diff types of beans from diff regions and the co op groups I have found have amazing pricing plus they have lots of options from all over the world - it’s a fun hobby for sure and the family is loving all the experiments with the diff flavors
It was great chatting with you. I hope you’ll join my Souper at 60 friendship here. There’s some wonderful caring ppl. We have a Prayer Warriors group too. If you’re ever in need of prayer just let me know and I contact the others by email. All bcc. I never use names. Lord bless you JRD, Darlene
Thank you. My vanilla comes out beautifully every time. We really enjoy using it. I find it’s really in the aging that makes it perfect. I always have one or two brewing in the back of a cabinet somewhere for up to a year.
I’ve got some going (3) that I’ll be using as a gift (well some of it, the rest will be for us lol) but the 3 I have going is: 1 in rum, 1 in bourbon, & 1 in vodka. I started them in late 2020 & in mason jars too (yep, same type of lid lol) & have been shaking them every month or so (I keep them in the dark part of my pantry so that light doesn’t get to them). The longer they sit in the alcohol, the more decadent they are supposed to be… So it should be some fantastic presents!!!
I keep saying I need to make my own vanilla...You just gave me the push to do it..especially now that the price of vanilla extract is crazy expensive!
Good evening Darlene 👋. Thank you for sharing this recipe for homemade vanilla extract. 👍😎👍❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕🥰😘😊🙏. God Bless !
For some reason I'm obsessed with vanilla video while my first batches are going. I love that you don't pretend to know everything about "THE" way to make it because so many vidoes so you have to do this this way or that way. I've got some going now with vodka and some with Captain Morgans. I can't wait to see if there's a difference and which I prefer. I also like that you keep it going that's my plan as well.
Hi there. So nice to hear from you. Thx for your comment. Hope your vanilla tastes great. I love using mine. I hope you’ll subscribe. Lord bless, Darlene
I want to try this girl. I was told that Rum makes good vanilla too. I never tried but I might give it a try too. Thank my friend for sharing.❤️✝️🌹
Yes rum is great too!!😊
I want to try this. I use so much vanilla and it has gotten so expensive to buy in the store.
I think I found my Christmas gift idea for this year! Looks amazing!
I absolutely love making homemade vanilla♥️ I can't remember the last time I ever store bought vanilla😂
So you already know how wonderful it is. How do you make yours?
@@Souperat60 same way, except I saw Becky at Acre homestead do it with her sister. They did it 2ways. 1st one was in the instant pot and the other is the long time one like yours. 👍
Niiice!! They’ll make nice gifts.
Very nice gifts! Hey how are you guys? Miss you.
Ms Darlene, Thank You for demonstrating how you make your vanilla!
I can’t wait to try making this!
Love you! Thanks Again!💖🥰🙏
😊
Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Blessings....
To you as well Rosemary❤️
My Mom and I are now ready to make our homemade Vanilla Extract using your recipe and technique. Thanks so much for the tips, Darlene! ❤ Karen from Florida
Yay!!! Tell her I said hi❤️.
@@Souperat60 ...Darlene, Mom (Jo) will be delighted you said "Hi" to her! ❤ She's 91 and she joined me in watching your channel last November when she moved in with my hubby and me. She still loves to cook and we have fun looking for new recipes to try together. 🥰
Thanks! I have been making my vanilla for years! I use the really big Mason jar; 1/2 gallon. I put my beans in it and fill the jar up with the vodka. I pour it in a smaller container when ready. The beans are exposed. I have never had any issue.
May Jesus continue to bless you and your family
Thank you Darlene, I have wanted to make my own vanilla. I don't bake a lot but guess it lasts a long time. Thanks again 😊 Darlene stay safe.
Yes it does last long.
I've been making homemade vanilla for about 3 yrs. and it's delish. I use vodka, and the only difference is I split all my half lengths of the vanilla bean. I don't think there is any right or wrong way to do it, and I like the little specs of the vanilla bean in whatever I bake. The hardest part is in the aging process of several months or even a year.....but worth it! Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa, has a big vanilla jar that she's kept going for over 30 years she said! It will be interesting for you to test the difference in taste with your bourbon one when it's ready! :) ~~M~~
Good morning guys!! So wonderful to hear from you. Yes the wait is hard! The only reason I do not split all the beans is because I read that they break down so much quicker then just leaving them whole. That’s why I only do a few. Now I could be wrong but it was from a very good source. Also all the beans come out on the first go round🤷♀️. Does that make sense to you?? After all the research I’ve done I finally said ok let’s just do this. I could be right or I could be wrong. But my first batch 8 months ago was a huge success for me. I’m so glad you enjoy doing this. It’s really fun. I’ll look up Ina. Thanks for that scoop😊Lord bless, Darlene
Oh boy!!! Now I HAVE to get some grade B's to try this!!! I had previously gotten some Madagascar vanilla beans (grade A) a few months ago, but never did anything with them. I just bought more vanilla this past week and it was almost $10 for 2 oz!! That's what I get for not starting those other beans when I got them!! Lol!! Live and learn!! Thank you for sharing Darlene!! Have a great day!
Tina 🌺
Hi Tina👋🏼. So good to hear from you! Yes get that vanilla going. I found that vanilla pods have gone down in price. Lord bless, Darlene
Darlene, don’t worry! Great food is made in tiny kitchens 😋
My last kitchen was 6 by 6 feet 🦶 lol 😂 My son started cooking there in a serious manner great food! I can literally say he specializes in chicken breast (a bit too spicy for me, but he makes mine milder) - delicious. The stove, oven, his rice cooker, his air fryer, pots, etc were always cooking up tasty food😋
That vanilla recipe looks divine I shall try making it for sure! Thanks for showing. 😇 Sam
Your son sounds wonderful!!
@@Souperat60 😀Thanks
I have always wanted to make vanilla. If I start now it will be ready for Mother's day gifts.
Hi Linda. Great idea. It should be ready. Even if it’s not-it will be very very close and mom will understand. 😊
I saw another video that said you can speed up the process by using the instant pot. Process pint jars for 30 minutes let it natural release until pressure is down. Let cool to room temp.
Dollar tree has amber clear bottles with stoppers
Well thank you Rosemary. I appreciate that!!😊
This is awesome !! I’m going to do this and give as a gift for a friend who loves to bake .
What a blessed friend you have😊
When I thought the price was too high. I started making my own, good to last drop!
I have been wanting to do this for sooo long thank you for sharing this. God bless. Sorry I am playing catch up on your videos today sweet friend. :)
I’ve only used Bourbon for making vanilla. I also used an amber ball quart jar that I came across. Curious to know which one you like best . I found my dark bottles at Tractor Supply .
Wish I had a tractor supply store around.
This looks like something that I could do! It seems like I go through a lot of vanilla and it’s so expensive to buy. Thanks for the ideas Darlene!
❤️
Nice!! I'm trying the bourbon too!! Also experimenting with coconut rum and spiced rum.
ruclips.net/video/9AnIGPBcGI8/видео.html (Here is the Ina Garten short video where she talks about her 35+ yr. old vanilla jar! It's at about 6:03 on the video.) ~Mavis~~
Thanks Mavis.
I case one cuts through the pod can you just strain the liquid out once it's ready to give as a gift?
Nooooo way!!!! The good stuff is the itty bitty vanilla bean specks that float around in the liquid making the vanilla. I opened just a few of them simply to get the vanilla started a bit. Those specks inside the beans are gold!!😊. But you do not have to slice any of them. Just cut them in half and put in jar. You will still have excellent vanilla my friend.
where would you suggest getting the beans from?
Ronda, my husband ordered them. I’ll ask him when he gets home tonight. But their are so many choices I believe any are good.
Amazon
Vanilla bean King’s or indri vanilla, both have monthly co-ops and sell them by the oz which is what Is recommended for extract making - both have amazing pricing biggest diff is one does a pre sale and the other sells once stock is on hand
Hi Darlene, I was curious to know how the bourbon vanilla turned out...did you prefer it to the vodka?
Hi there. Yes. The bourbon is fabulous!!!!
Would like to know which was best. Please advise once they have ripened.
Have you ever used Rum?
No but I’ve heard that works great too and I had some here already. Darn!!!
I’ve used white rum for extract and paste and it’s amazing - capt Morgan white rum
Why don’t you semi-slice all do the beans?
Hi Autumn. I heard that if you slice all of your beans it’s possible that they would break down very quickly and you could lose all the vanilla beans in your first batch and there would not be enough left to flavor another jar of vanilla. Someone suggested slicing just a few and to leave the rest whole. It made sense to me-and it has worked with mine so far🤷♀️. I hope that helps you. I should have explained that.
Where did you find the plastic lids?
Hi Bonnie👋🏼. You can find them in a set of 6 at Walmart by the canning jars.
Hello Ms. Darlene Wrere can I get the vanilla bean at.
Have you checked for dark bottles for your vanilla on Amozon?
What is the best vodka?
Good morning. I find that you really don’t have to buy the most expensive. Somewhere in between. I always ask the guy working there and I tell them it’s for vanilla. They are very helpful. Brandy is also excellent for making vanilla. I’m still using mine and it is so wonderfully flavorful. Enjoy.
Good morning Darlene I pray you are well that there’s joy in your life I am looking for that in all of our lives. Thank you Jesus. God bless you and your family and remember Jesus said he’s near to the brokenhearted and he is in the details
It’s supposed to be 1 ounce beans to 8 ounces alcohol.
Farming Pastor’s Wife sent me.
I do this but I let mine set for 18 months.
Perfect!!! The longer the better. ♥️
How's that vanilla looking? How about a quick update??
Hey Susan. Thanks for asking. I’ve planned to do that many times and keep forgetting 🤦🏻♀️. They are beautiful.
Why do t you fill it up all the way?
Good morning. I like to just make certain that the beans are completely covered. If you put too much alcohol in it can be too watered down. You’ll never get that rich beautiful vanilla flavor. Thx. Lord bless. I hope you’ll subscribe ☺️
You should always weigh your vanilla beans and measure your alcohol - 1 oz beans to 8oz beans - these are fda regulations
Thanks for that info. ☺️. My vanilla always has the very best flavor. Been doing it this way for years. Lord bless, Darlene
@@Souperat60 I’ve just found that it gives a deeper vanilla flavor when the suggested oz are used instead of flavored alcohol - it’s more science then anything but we all have our ways and suggestions- I prefer to split and cut all my beans then dehydrate them when extract is finish in 4-6 mo. Then use the powder for vanilla sugar and salt - blessings to you as well
I never slice but one bern. The rest I keep whole. The sliced ones I find break down and can’t be used with more alcohol. They just turn to mush. But yes to that wonderful vanilla sugar. It’s the best for frosting.
Im not a fan of the mother jar concept plus I split all of mine for a faster extract so the alcohol gets into the fibers of the pods and gets all the vanillin out of them - I like the idea of fresh beans, I also like to try diff types of beans from diff regions and the co op groups I have found have amazing pricing plus they have lots of options from all over the world - it’s a fun hobby for sure and the family is loving all the experiments with the diff flavors
It was great chatting with you. I hope you’ll join my Souper at 60 friendship here. There’s some wonderful caring ppl. We have a Prayer Warriors group too. If you’re ever in need of prayer just let me know and I contact the others by email. All bcc. I never use names. Lord bless you JRD, Darlene
you should buy beans by weight not by number. also, the recipe is one ounce of beans to eight oz of alcohol..
Thank you. My vanilla comes out beautifully every time. We really enjoy using it. I find it’s really in the aging that makes it perfect. I always have one or two brewing in the back of a cabinet somewhere for up to a year.
Thank you. Had I not read the comments I would not have known
I’ve got some going (3) that I’ll be using as a gift (well some of it, the rest will be for us lol) but the 3 I have going is: 1 in rum, 1 in bourbon, & 1 in vodka. I started them in late 2020 & in mason jars too (yep, same type of lid lol) & have been shaking them every month or so (I keep them in the dark part of my pantry so that light doesn’t get to them). The longer they sit in the alcohol, the more decadent they are supposed to be… So it should be some fantastic presents!!!
Hi there. Wow. That’s gonna be some great stuff. You can use it anytime now. 😊