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Homemade Vanilla
SUBMITTED BY:
GINGER P
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scotdog98
"Easy to make and much cheaper. As you use it, top it off with more vodka."
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PREP TIME
5 Min
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20 Days 20 Hrs
Original recipe yield 750 milliliters
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1 (750 milliliter) bottle vodka
2 vanilla beans
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Submerge vanilla beans in vodka and store in a cool, dark place for several weeks, shaking occasionally.
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Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2004 by KarenKY
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Dec. 28, 2004
I don't think two vanilla beans is enough. I have made this too, however I use six vanilla beans.
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I don't think two vanilla beans is enough. I have made this too, however I use six vanilla beans.
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Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2006 by
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LADYJAYPEE
Dec. 27, 2006
Based on some other reviewers' comments, I split 4 vanilla beans, cut them in 1/2" pieces, and using a well-cleaned out wine bottle for its dark colored glass, placed them in only a half-pint of vodka, and corked it for about 30 days. I shook the bottle up everyday to thoroughly distribute the vanilla seeds, then after 30 days strained it all through a coffee filter, and bottled them! It smells great and is a nice dark brown color. I also did the same thing with a half-pint of rum for a vanilla-rum extract. Wish I would have made more now. With these changes, this is a 5-star recipe and great little Christmas gifts! Thanks, Ginger.
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Based on some other reviewers' comments, I split 4 vanilla beans, cut them in 1/2" pieces, and...
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Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by
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irener52
Oct. 27, 2006
Should you split the vanilla beans before putting them in the vodka?
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Should you split the vanilla beans before putting them in the vodka?
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Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by
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SCDEBBIET
Dec. 11, 2003
I am so very greatful that you've solved the vanilla mystery, Ginger. (With that name, you were obviously born to be a foodie!!!) I will never buy vanilla again, and think of the joy in giving someone a gorgeously adorned BIG bottle of home-made, low-carb, organic-as-it-gets Vanilla!!!! I will have and share immense pleasure from this gift of your recipe. Merry Christmas to you!
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I am so very greatful that you've solved the vanilla mystery, Ginger. (With that name, you...
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Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2007 by JAZZHANDS
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Oct. 15, 2007
This is a good, basic recipe. Some tips to help you: 1. You can split new vanilla beans, but I just throw in used beans from other recipes. RINSE THEM FIRST and the end product will be the same. 2. Two vanilla beans is fine, but your desired flavor will develop over time. I just keep the beans in the liquid, using it as I go. 3. Mix up your liquor selection! I LOVE making vanilla extract out of bourbon for a richer flavor--it's great for fall recipes (pumpkin pie, apple crisp, etc). 4. This is a never-ending process. When your batch is at strength you like, decant most of the liquid into a separate bottle. Top off the original bottle with more liquor, and start the process over again.
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This is a good, basic recipe. Some tips to help you: 1. You can split new vanilla beans, but I...
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Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2006 by
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sweetchickie
Oct. 23, 2006
This recipe rocks!! I used 4 large vanilla beans beacuse 2 beans didn't seem like much in that big bottle. It smells and tastes like the "pure" expensive stuff in the store, but it doesn't have any coloring in it so it's a lot lighter.
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This recipe rocks!! I used 4 large vanilla beans beacuse 2 beans didn't seem like much in...
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Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by GOLDENPUMPKINCAKE
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Sep. 18, 2007
I made this for myself and for friends as a Christmas gifts. It is the best. I used quite a few more beans (5 to 7) in 500 ml of vodka (the size of my bottles). Just keep refreshing the vodka as you use it. The cheapest place to find vanilla beans was on eBay. I got about 35 of them for under $10.00
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4 users found this review helpful
I made this for myself and for friends as a Christmas gifts. It is the best. I used quite a...
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Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2007 by
LINDA MCLEAN
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LINDA MCLEAN
Jun. 11, 2007
This has to be one of the greatest ideas ever! I've had my vanilla hanging out since the end of March, however, we've got six split beans in our bottle and I wouldn't suggest going with any less than that. Actually, I'd like to add a few more, but as is, the aroma is absolutely divine. Just think about how popular you'll be giving small bottles out as gifts! My qualitycook.com friends and I are contemplating vanilla vodka martinis! Thanks so much Ginger!
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This has to be one of the greatest ideas ever! I've had my vanilla hanging out since the end...
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Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2007 by
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TUNISIANSWIFE
Feb. 27, 2007
I was inspired to make this based on LadyJayPee's beautiful pictures. I agree that the amt. of vanilla bean be increased. I only had dark rum, and used 6 beans; 3 each of Tahitian and Mexican varieties. It smells and tastes wonderful, and is good quality vanilla for a fraction of the cost. Use only the freshest vanilla beans that are very pliable. Thanks for this cost-saving recipe.
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I was inspired to make this based on LadyJayPee's beautiful pictures. I agree that the amt....
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Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by
Bridget
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Bridget
Jan. 30, 2008
This is so easy and good, once you make this you'll never buy the other stuff again!
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2 users found this review helpful
This is so easy and good, once you make this you'll never buy the other stuff again!
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