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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 08:23:22 AM
I've been reading over several "how-to" blogs/sites on making vanilla extract. One said to drain out the pods/seeds after 6 months. So, if I want to make this for Christmas presents, should I start now?
I would love tips on making this and any personal experiences with it. I plan to use canning jars.
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jan 15 2012 : 06:40:50 AM
Thanks Emily. I'm not sure I will buy special bottles yet. I need to keep my cost to a minimum this year. My van is not running (not since before Christmas) and we need to tear down our biggest barn and rebuild a new one.....and put up horse fencing....and...and.... 
I thought I could use 1/2 pint canning jars, but time will tell. I'll check out all the site you all mention for buying the beans too.
Thanks a bunch!
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| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Jan 14 2012 : 4:50:41 PM
Check out the Food in Jars blog. She's got all the instructions, etc. Also, I ordered my beans on eBay - don't remember the exact company, but a bunch of organic beans cost me a fraction of what I would have paid for extract. My first batch bottle is in my pantry closet, extracting patiently. Good luck!
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| Emily Anna |
Posted - Jan 14 2012 : 1:04:11 PM
Hi Kristina,
I just started a gallon of extract a couple of months ago. I ordered my beans from www.olivenation.com. I ordered a half pound (approx. 54 beans) for $27. You can buy smaller quantities also. I got shipping free and I think I found a coupon for $5 off so I only paid $23ish. The beans seem really nice, although I've never boughten vanilla beans before to be able to compare them to any others. I ordered them on a Saturday and had them by Tues or Wed. Also, when I got the order, they sent me a coupon thats good for 30 days.
Just another place to for you to check. Also, if you plan on giving it as gifts and need some bottles, check out the website for specialty Bottles. They seem to have a nice variety!
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 05:21:35 AM
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Originally posted by nubidane
Kristina
I get mine from Mountain Rose herbs. Very reasonable
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/bulkherb/v.php#h_van
$9 for between 6-9 beans
I made vanilla extract a few yrs ago. Put about 4-6 slit beans in a small bottle of vodka.
Let steep for a few months, then use. It gets stronger with age, but does not go bad.
Mine is about 3 yrs old & still just fine. I used for Christmas baking & it is so much better than store bought.
I get a lot of my oils from there. Thanks for the tip. I didn't even think about checking with them.
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 05:20:26 AM
The recipe I found is here:
http://www.sbcanning.com/2011/03/kelsey-nixon-is-cooking-in-jars.html
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| Lieberkim |
Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 7:25:31 PM
Cool! I never considered making my own vanilla!!!! I'm going to have to look into this. Thanks guys. :)
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| StrawHouseRanch |
Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 6:38:43 PM
Thank you for starting this topic. I will check out the Mountain Rose Herbs. We've been talking about making our own, as well as starting some early 2012 Christmas presents. I found this article in the Herb Companion magazine for making vanilla extract:
http://www.herbcompanion.com/cooking/vanilla-bean-extract.aspx
Paula
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 3:31:49 PM
A friend ordered ours for us and they were organic and not that much. If I think about it, I'll ask her. And the Vodka is not all that much either. I've been making mine for years now. I just add a few beans and more Vodka as I get low.
Kris
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| nubidane |
Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 11:26:04 AM
Kristina
I get mine from Mountain Rose herbs. Very reasonable
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/bulkherb/v.php#h_van
$9 for between 6-9 beans
I made vanilla extract a few yrs ago. Put about 4-6 slit beans in a small bottle of vodka.
Let steep for a few months, then use. It gets stronger with age, but does not go bad.
Mine is about 3 yrs old & still just fine. I used for Christmas baking & it is so much better than store bought. |
| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 10:19:12 AM
I just got back from the grocery store - 2 vanilla beans in a jar cost between $6.29 and $7.29  Unless you know where to get a good grade vanilla bean (as a really good price), I'll be changing this idea to something else for Christmas. I can buy organic, fructose corn syrup free vanilla for under $6.00.
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