Well, it has been 8 weeks since I started making my own vanilla extract.Let me tell you, it works. After 8 weeks, it smells like vanilla extract.
I think I put in about 10 pods and used a bottle and a half of vodka.
I actually had to use some of the vanilla extract the other week when I was making my carrot cupcakes.
I re-filled my empty vanilla extract bottle with some of the "new" vanilla extract. I didn't strain the liquid, just funneled it in.
Can't wait to start using this extract in baking.
If you can get your hands on some pods and some vodka, you should really try this.
kat-
ReplyDeletethat is soooo cool!
i should have used my vodka for that. instead i tried to make a lychee-infused vodka. i think making vanilla extract would have been a better choice.
Lychee infused vodka sounds awesome, Genkitummy! You should try making vanilla extract next :)
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Kat
Hi Kat, Yippee...I knew it was going to be great. The one I have is about 8 years old and still great. I just added more vodka. Nothing like that real vanilla smell. so fun yeah ?
ReplyDeleteHows about a toast ?
Happy Fourth of July !
I was at shirokiyas for a show and passed by all the tents and crowds getting ready for tonites fireworks
Wow 8 years old, that is wonderful, Shar!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th!
Take care.
Kat
Oooh! Thanks for sharing this. I must try it. Now I just need to track down some vanilla pods.
ReplyDeleteThat's great, I'm so glad to hear it worked out! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you can get some vanilla, Myra, it is worth trying :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori :)
Take care you two.
Kat
I have infused vodka with pineapple (trying to recreate the Pineapple Martini at Alan Wong's!) and with blackberries but never thought of making extract--it sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow pineapple infused vodka, Deb, that sounds good! The martini also sounds good :) I hope you try making extract, it is so easy!
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Kat
I'll be making this too Kat. After catching up on your posts I'm craving matcha cake.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see them both, Barbara :)
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Kat
Now that you've posted the positive results, I think I'll make some myself! 10 pods, a bottle and a half of vodka...here we go.
ReplyDeleteOh, and keep it in a dark place, Rowena :) Can't wait to see the results.
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Kat
p.s. everytime you use a pod for something, throw it into your extract.
I make my own vanilla too, it's great isn't it!?
ReplyDeleteFor a second I misread the part about you using it in baking and thought you wrote "bathing", and I thought wow, what a great idea... wonder if it's good for your skin? Anywho, I bet your extract would make amazing ice cream!
ReplyDeleteYes it is, Brilynn :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephine :) bathing with it may be nice too!
Take care you two.
Kat