So one late september sunny afternoon , I made them and it has been sitting in a dark place till now. It looks and smell fabulous. I still have not used them.
I don't remember from were I got the recipe, i do remember that it was written after two months you can add 2 tbsp of dark rum so that it gives a darker colour to the essence, which I didn't do.
So thankyou Bee for giving me this wonderful idea for making homemade vanilla essence.
350 ml vodka
3 vanilla beans (edited a year later, when i made them again i added 2 more vanilla beans plus I split the vanilla beans when i add to the bottle)
glass jar
Split the vanilla beans in half.
Put vanilla beans in a bottle with a tight fitting lid .Pour the vodka to it.
Give the bottle a good shake every once in a while. Store in a dark, cool place for 2 months or longer.
You can keep topping off with vodka once in a while as you use it, just remember to give it a good shake.
This is my entry for my event
. There is 5 more days to send in your entries.If ou want to see what has been send for this event just go here and see till now I have got so much wonderful homemade gifts.
If you want to join here are the info.
I am sending this to purva's Christmas Feast Event
What a great idea, I just need to figure out where to get vanilla beans in bulk
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful idea of making home made vanilla extract..I guess Vanilla beans are available in Kerala??
ReplyDeleteWow!! That's really cool...I never knew that you can make vanilla extract at home. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea...thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteWow....great idea.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I had no idea you could do this! :)
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea. Vanilla beans are so expensive. :( However I can afford 3 :) Thanks
ReplyDeletewow! I just picked up one bottle of Vanilla Extract to bake brownies...Have bookmarked this recipe for future reference...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...
Feel free to participate in Christmas Feast Event
I never thought vanilla extract can be made at home, so it is soaked in alcohol :) Very thoughtful gift!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful idea! I never thought of making that at home.... This seems easy to make...
ReplyDeleteNever thought of making vanilla extract at home...wonderful idea..
ReplyDeletehappyy..thats sooo cool.i liked the presentation too..I dont see u nowadays in my blog..busy??
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to make this!!
ReplyDeleteWow.. that must be just amazing.. can't wait to see the baked goods you use this in.
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought to make this at home, but It's a great idea... If I had known sooner, I would have made it as a Christmas gift!
ReplyDeleteI never knew that we can make vanilla extract at home......and its so easy to make...thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI think this is absolutely nice!! Love vanilla!!! Gloria
ReplyDeleteHappy, you're very resourceful and this is a helpful tip for many of us.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool. Nice idea. So good...
ReplyDeletewow.. awesome girl. never thought of making vannila extract at home. hmm i wish i cud participate in your homemade christmas event. but believe me i haven't made any sweets or baked any cake in a while...
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea, but those beans are very expensive... :(
ReplyDeletewow..you made vanilla extract at home...so wonderful...
ReplyDeleteLove the smell of vanilla. You made the extract at home! That is so cool.:)
ReplyDeleteI have not heard of this being to be able to make at home! How wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine the wonderful aroma...
ReplyDeleteYum..home made vanilla extract. I will post my lil gift idea soon.
ReplyDeleteso simple! and i thoroughly enjoyed your indian trip post. cant believe you got vanilla beans from munnar! that's so cool!! will try to get some the next time i go home.
ReplyDeletegreat idea.....nice try
ReplyDeletewell packed and good recipe!
ReplyDeleteThats so cool! This is very interesting and new to me,thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow - such a great idea...especially if you're getting them in bulk!
ReplyDeleteWow - such a great idea...especially if you're getting them in bulk!
ReplyDeleteHappy Cook what a fantastic idea!
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ReplyDeleteOmigawd! Never knew we can make vanilla extract at home. Thanks for enlightening us!
ReplyDeleteWish I was the recipient of this gift :-)
Since I made vanilla extract of my own, I can't fathom how I ever used the bottled crap before! Nothing's better than real vanilla! I'm getting a batch of vanilla beans next week from a friend who has a farm in Kerela. Can't wait! :D
ReplyDeleteHow cool! I could never do that!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome and what a great gif idea! It looks so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOMG, you made your own VE?!?!! thats wonderful!!!!!!!! the color looks perfect
ReplyDeletewaw that's so good! can you send me a small bottle pls:)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool, never would have thought about making vanilla extract at home, awesome :-)
ReplyDeletewow .. I too had never thought og making this at home
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely gift in a beautiful jar. happy holiday and merry Christmas, Happy.
ReplyDeleteWow...love vanilla....have been making it since the last few times...but i hate to give it away...lol...i put them in my chocolate martini...something I saw on a food channel.:)
ReplyDeleteLike ur bottle too!
Great idea for gifting! I use my vanilla beans directly but like your idea.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is really great..didn;t know it was so easy to make.
ReplyDeleteThis is a revelation to me! Is alcohol usually used to make the extract or is this just this particular recipe? And shouldn't it be called vanilla vodka? :-)
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ReplyDeleteI have my vanilla extract on since about three years now. However I use artisanal Rum as alcohol (I like the caramel taste it imparts at the same time)
Thankyo all for your wonderful coments. Even i was sirprised that we could make them at home.
ReplyDeleteDivya I got the vanila beans from Munnar in Kerala
Sra even the extract we buy from shops are made with alchol. Atleast when wemake at home we know we are using the best alchol which is there.
Wow vanilla extract at home. Gr8.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Vanilla Vodka, sounds like Christmas already! Hahaha!! Looks gorgeous. Here, they also bury the dry vanilla pods in sugar bowl so sugar smells divine, love it.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas and new year in advance with your beloved family, F. Have a great time, I will see you next year. Good luck to S. Hugs and kisses to you! :))
I had no idea vodka went in vanilla essence! What a great idea to make your own vanilla essence...
ReplyDeleteWhat an idea…! I will definitely try this …….
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I never knew vanilla beans was available in India and second I didn't even have a clue that vanilla extract can be made at home. Thanks to Bee and you as well for letting us know. Where in India do you get it? Is it cheaper there?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteIsn't this a wonderful way to use up your stock of vanilla beans?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure this vanilla extract can beat any other hands down. Do give us a feedback of how it compares with the stuff in the stores.
I haven't forgotten my promise. You'll have my mail with my home-made gifts today.:)
Making your own sounds good. it certainly is expensive to buy.
ReplyDeleteI never knew that one can make vanilla extract at home..The glass jar is so b'ful.I too bought few pods of vanilla from munnar last year.They are expensive.i just put them in my wardrobe for its fragrance :)
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