![]() ![]() I see you posted your comment back in April, so maybe you’ve tried it by now. hahaha) It’s so strong, I’m worried about baking with it. Kristin, I had the exact same experience (using 2 types of bourbon)! After several months of steeping, I tasted it last night and all I taste is the liquor. Fresh beans = Fewer beans needed = Less cost! In this recipe, I’m only using 6 beans to flavor an entire 750 ml bottle of bourbon. However, after much experimentation, I’ve found that as long as you use very soft fresh beans, and cut them open so the seeds are exposed, there’s no need to over-stuff the bottles. I’ve also noticed some extract recipes call for a lot more beans, so each batch would be more expensive to make. The only reason I would ever consider buying a pricier bottle to make this recipe for vanilla extract is if you are making one large bottle of vanilla extract for a friend and want a certain bottle shape or label.įresh vanilla beans can be expensive, depending on the type of beans, and the year you buy them. Not at all! You do not need to buy expensive liquor, because the cheap stuff works just as well. If you add a little splash of bourbon to your extract bottle every couple of weeks when you bake, you won’t have to buy (or make) vanilla extract for a couple of years! Is homemade bourbon vanilla extract expensive to make? The vanilla bean will just continue to infuse into the bourbon. Keep in mind, that you can keep topping off the bottle with additional bourbon for quite some time. However, too much light or heat could certainly affect the extract negatively. If kept in a cool dark place (like the pantry) vanilla extract can last for years and years. You are likely to use it up long before it could ever go bad. In theory, the vanilla extract should last forever. The extract will still taste delicious it just won’t be as strong. In a pinch, you could give your bottles away after 2-3 weeks, hoping your friends won’t use them for a little while. However, you do need to let your bottles sit for at least 4 weeks so the vanilla bean and seeds can infuse into the bourbon. The actual prep work involved in making homemade bourbon vanilla extract takes only minutes. How long does it take to make vanilla extract? Therefore when infused with vanilla beans it offers a luxurious well-rounded flavor. Bourbon Vanilla Extract is a personal favorite, because bourbon has a rich caramel essence on its own. I find rum and bourbon make lovely vanilla extract that offers that little extra something to recipes. However, if you are making it at home, use what you like! Store-bought varieties use a colorless, flavorless alcohol such as vodka. Technically, you can use any type of alcohol to make vanilla extract, as long as it’s 80-proof or 40% alcohol. *wink*įrequently Asked Questions What kind of alcohol is used to make vanilla extract? So I guess you could say it’s Double Bourbon Vanilla. However, today we are using bourbon in this homemade vanilla extract recipe, along with Madagascar vanilla beans. Therefore, modern-day Bourbon Vanilla can be made with any alcohol, as long as it is also made with Madagascar vanilla beans. Originally bottles labeled “Bourbon Vanilla Extract” contained extract made from Madagascar vanilla beans, specifically from the island of Réunion, which was once called Ile Bourbon. This is true and not true, all at the same time. Most people’s first thought would be that Bourbon Vanilla is vanilla extract made with bourbon liquor. You just need two ingredients, individual jars, and some time to let the vanilla brew and gain flavor. ![]() Surprisingly, making your own vanilla extract is super simple. This year, why not give your friends a gift they can use in all of their baking adventures or even in cocktails? Make it to use in all of your favorite sweet ingredients, or use it as a fun holiday gift for friends and neighbors this time of year! This vanilla is unique, delicious, and budget-friendly! Homemade vanilla extract is super easy to make and has so much flavor when you make it at home. Why We Love This Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe ![]()
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