Comments on: How to Make Vanilla Extract http://andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/ making life delicious blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:10:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Andrea http://andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-16395 Andrea Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:09:45 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-16395 Hi Maureen. By tight-fitting I mean a good screw cap or a pressure cap, such as one of those swing types with the rubber stopper. I've even started saving screw top bottles of sparkling cider from the holidays and using those. They clean up easily, seal well, and look nice. Hi Maureen. By tight-fitting I mean a good screw cap or a pressure cap, such as one of those swing types with the rubber stopper. I’ve even started saving screw top bottles of sparkling cider from the holidays and using those. They clean up easily, seal well, and look nice.

]]> By: Maureen http://andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-16393 Maureen Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:53:21 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-16393 With all this conversation about making vanilla extract, I was wonderingif anyone had ideas where "bottles with tight fitting lids" could be purchased to give as gifts? With all this conversation about making vanilla extract, I was wonderingif anyone had ideas where “bottles with tight fitting lids” could be purchased to give as gifts?

]]> By: Andrea http://andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-12607 Andrea Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:38:15 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-12607 Hi djenny. I have never run into this problem so I'm going to ask a few questions. Did the vodka have a low alcohol content? Did you split the beans before putting them into the bottle? Hi djenny. I have never run into this problem so I’m going to ask a few questions. Did the vodka have a low alcohol content? Did you split the beans before putting them into the bottle?

]]> By: djenny http://andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-12596 djenny Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:25:33 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-12596 I tried it, it doesnt have any aroma and the dark color. i used 3 beans and a small bottle. It"s been 5 months since i make it. I tried it, it doesnt have any aroma and the dark color. i used 3 beans and a small bottle. It”s been 5 months since i make it.

]]> By: JDPookins http://andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-10303 JDPookins Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:24:50 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-10303 Found this site thought it could add some additional information. http://www.vanillapodsuk.com/all-about-vanilla-2-w.asp I look forward to trying out your recipe. I reside in the UK so I will have to search for some alternative supply sources but your blog has given me good information and I will look for similar resources in the UK i.e amazon etc... Thanks! Found this site thought it could add some additional information.

http://www.vanillapodsuk.com/all-about-vanilla-2-w.asp

I look forward to trying out your recipe. I reside in the UK so I will have to search for some alternative supply sources but your blog has given me good information and I will look for similar resources in the UK i.e amazon etc…
Thanks!

]]> By: Andrea http://andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-10025 Andrea Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:10:29 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-10025 Hi JenR. Since I'm not there I can't say for sure what might be floating in your extract. If you are concerned, you can strain it through a coffee filter. Hi JenR. Since I’m not there I can’t say for sure what might be floating in your extract. If you are concerned, you can strain it through a coffee filter.

]]> By: JenR http://andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-10018 JenR Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:23:49 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-10018 Hi, Andrea! Thanks for posting this. I have a question---I have a question similar to Mary Beth. I have a sediment floating in my homemade vanilla that is NOT the beans, or at least, it's not just the beans. In the bottle it looks lightish in color. I fished some out with a fork, and it was more vanilla in color, and kind of gelatinous. I'm not sure how to describe it. What do you think that is? And the vanilla doesn't look very clear. I was going to give this as a gift to a friend, but now I'm afraid to! Hi, Andrea! Thanks for posting this. I have a question—I have a question similar to Mary Beth. I have a sediment floating in my homemade vanilla that is NOT the beans, or at least, it’s not just the beans. In the bottle it looks lightish in color. I fished some out with a fork, and it was more vanilla in color, and kind of gelatinous. I’m not sure how to describe it. What do you think that is? And the vanilla doesn’t look very clear. I was going to give this as a gift to a friend, but now I’m afraid to!

]]> By: Mike http://andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-9826 Mike Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:59:17 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-9826 By the way... my vanilla extract has been put up for about 3 weeks. I just used it to make a cocktail, 1 oz. vanilla/vodka with 1 oz. frozen gin, shaken and "bruised", and it's wonderful!!! Yay! By the way… my vanilla extract has been put up for about 3 weeks. I just used it to make a cocktail, 1 oz. vanilla/vodka with 1 oz. frozen gin, shaken and “bruised”, and it’s wonderful!!!

Yay!

]]> By: Mike http://andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-9825 Mike Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:50:49 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-9825 Someone asked about how long the beans can last. I'm not sure if it's THE authority on the subject, but I got a kit at TJ Maxx to make vanilla extract (glass bottle with tight, rubber top and 2 or 3 beans inside) and it said to leave the vanilla alone (with vodka added) for 6 months, then add vodka to replace used extract for up to 7 years. How does that sound? Someone asked about how long the beans can last. I’m not sure if it’s THE authority on the subject, but I got a kit at TJ Maxx to make vanilla extract (glass bottle with tight, rubber top and 2 or 3 beans inside) and it said to leave the vanilla alone (with vodka added) for 6 months, then add vodka to replace used extract for up to 7 years. How does that sound?

]]> By: Cheryl http://andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-9675 Cheryl Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:57:51 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-9675 Is Mary Beths allergy to the alcohol, or what the alcohol is made from. There are various things which vodka can be produced from. I know of one released in the past year or two which is from grape seeds, and not the standard ingredients. Is Mary Beths allergy to the alcohol, or what the alcohol is made from. There are various things which vodka can be produced from. I know of one released in the past year or two which is from grape seeds, and not the standard ingredients.

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