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naturemaiden
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2013 :  05:45:05 AM  Show Profile
Good morning everyone!

I've been wanting to make homemade vanilla extract for a while and finally started the process yesterday. Instead of reposting everything and pics here, i thought i'd just give you my blog link where it's all posted. I'm real excited about it. Has anyone else done other extracts? I'd love to hear!

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http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/2013/09/homemade-vanilla-extract.html

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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl

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Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Sep 14 2013 :  05:49:27 AM  Show Profile
My daughter makes vanilla extract. It's sooo good and so much less expensive in the long run. We haven't tried other extracts tho
Have fun!

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kysheeplady
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Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2013 :  06:04:36 AM  Show Profile
yes,here is the link to the extraxt I made this year ... been making my own for quite a few years ...
http://www.whitesheepfarm.com/2013/05/lazy-mans-vanilla-extract-errrrr-make.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+WhiteSheepFarm+(White+Sheep+Farm)

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naturemaiden
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2013 :  06:13:47 AM  Show Profile
Teri thats awesome!

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kysheeplady
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Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2013 :  06:20:46 AM  Show Profile
Connie,
I keep just enough for myself ... and I have a jar that I just keep topping off with vodka, kind of like the little jar you started. And once you start baking with it, you will NEVER want to use anything else ...

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Okie Farm Girl
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Mary Beth
McLoud Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2013 :  06:53:13 AM  Show Profile
I decided to try bourbon to make my extract too. I have a bottle of vodka vanilla and bourbon vanilla and I will have to say that the bourbon vanilla is pretty rich! I used some in pancakes the other day and oh brother. :-)

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naturemaiden
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2013 :  07:27:02 AM  Show Profile
maybe one day i'll try the bourbon, sounds yummy!

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FieldsofThyme
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Posted - Sep 16 2013 :  07:03:57 AM  Show Profile
Connie, I made homemade vanilla extract this year, and it is delicious in my recipes. I used it for goat's milk ice cream, and the family raved over the flavor. It's so easy to make.

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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl

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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2013 :  07:14:31 AM  Show Profile
homemade ice cream, oh my, been wanting to do that too! LOL

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soapmommy60543
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Ann
Oswego IL
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2013 :  12:21:44 PM  Show Profile
I've done vanilla, lemon and orange. Someday, I'd like to try peppermint. And I agree with everyone else, you can NOT beat the flavor! Plus, I can make organic vanilla (beans and all) by the quart for what I'd pay for one of those puny bottles. This is a good thing for those of us who bake a lot!

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naturemaiden
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2013 :  1:44:40 PM  Show Profile
Ann I'd love to know how to make the lemon and orange...how did you do that?

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mountain linny
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Linda
Valdosta Georgia
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2013 :  08:34:38 AM  Show Profile
What a great idea. thank you so much for sharing. can't wait to start the process and share with my friends and family who back. I'm always making items for gifts. this will just add to the fun.

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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl

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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2013 :  04:42:35 AM  Show Profile
well it's been 21 days now and the vanilla extract is real dark & smells yummy!



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sherrye
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sherry
bend in the high desert oregon
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2013 :  06:33:44 AM  Show Profile
waiting to hear how it tastes. I too make my own. I use a good bourbon.

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naturemaiden
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2013 :  08:46:19 AM  Show Profile
I cant wait to try it :)

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Lanna
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Lanna
A little town in Idaho
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Posted - Oct 09 2013 :  01:55:36 AM  Show Profile
Yup, I've done vanilla extract before. Actually have a few new batches I need to decant and strain here (including some made with raspberry vodka and peach vodka and bourbon) when I have a chance.

I've also made coconut extract. I needed some for a recipe, and the only crap I could find in the stores had propylene glycol. That wasn't acceptable to me, so I decided to go make my own with the dried, unsweetened coconut and vodka I have on hand. It's about time to decant that one, too. Yum, coconut chocolate scones are in our future.



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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl

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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2013 :  02:07:08 AM  Show Profile
Lanna that sounds delicious!

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Blessed in Colorado
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2013 :  3:42:00 PM  Show Profile
I have been making my own Vanilla Extract for almost 40 years, so easy and always perfect. I will have to make some coconut extract as well as I use it often in my recipes.
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SunnyJam
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Jamie
Seattle WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 17 2013 :  12:04:35 PM  Show Profile
You girls have inspired me to jump on the homemade vanilla extract band wagon! I mixed up a batch a few days ago and bought some small bottles so that I can eventually give some as gifts for Christmas. I can't wait for my first "shaking day" - that'll be the most fun I've had with a bottle of vodka in a long time. :)

I'm REALLY intrigued by the coconut extract. About how much dried coconut do you use per liter of vodka?

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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl

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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 28 2013 :  04:30:34 AM  Show Profile
Jamie it's exciting isn't it? I'm going to buy some bottles too so i can give a few away as gifts. I'ts nearly 8 weeks already, so i'm anxious to try it! the coconut sounds gooood but i've never made it.

Connie

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naturemaiden
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2014 :  01:21:09 AM  Show Profile
Good morning,

I wanted to update everyone on the result of my vanilla extract.

It came out great! Well, it came out delicious! The color is a dark rich amber, the aroma is intoxicating and the flavor good. I've been using my vanilla extract in homemade hot cocoa and in cookies.

I am going to try other extracts too. yum

Connie


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queenmushroom
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Lorena
Centerville Me
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2014 :  4:34:41 PM  Show Profile
Has anyone made almond extract? I've done some research on it
It's made from bitter almond but bitter almonds are not imported to the us. I've read that it can be made with skinless almonds (blanch the almonds over night in cold water) . Has anyone done this and hoe did it turn out?

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queenmushroom
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Lorena
Centerville Me
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2014 :  4:36:38 PM  Show Profile
Has anyone made almond extract? I've done some research on it
It's made from bitter almond but bitter almonds are not imported to the us. I've read that it can be made with skinless almonds (blanch the almonds over night in cold water) . Has anyone done this and hoe did it turn out?

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Montrose Girl
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Laurie
Montrose CO
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Posted - Jan 12 2014 :  09:35:44 AM  Show Profile
Do you just run your vanilla beans through once or can you cover them in vodka again for another batch?

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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl

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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2014 :  09:48:18 AM  Show Profile
i'm leaving the beans in the bottle with the finished extract. i've heard you can top it off as you use it.

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