Comments on: How to Make Vanilla Extract http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/ cooking, gardening & four hungry guys Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:57 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Andrea http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/comment-page-1/#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://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/comment-page-1/#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://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/comment-page-1/#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://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/comment-page-1/#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://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/comment-page-1/#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://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/comment-page-1/#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://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/comment-page-1/#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://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/comment-page-1/#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.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/comment-page-1/#comment-9310 Andrea Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:08:53 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-9310 Hi Mary Beth. I've never made it with glycerin, though I did find a couple mentions about it at eGullet and at Mother.com. Hi Peter. The sediment is the beans from the vanilla pod and is quite normal; in fact, that's where the flavor comes from. The alcohol content in the vodka will keep anything from growing in the jar. I have a jar of vanilla in my pantry with beans that still stick up above the vodka, and they are doing just fine. You can even pour on a few ounces of vodka between uses to keep the jar going for a very long time. Hi Mary Beth. I’ve never made it with glycerin, though I did find a couple mentions about it at eGullet and at Mother.com.
Hi Peter. The sediment is the beans from the vanilla pod and is quite normal; in fact, that’s where the flavor comes from. The alcohol content in the vodka will keep anything from growing in the jar. I have a jar of vanilla in my pantry with beans that still stick up above the vodka, and they are doing just fine. You can even pour on a few ounces of vodka between uses to keep the jar going for a very long time.

]]> By: peter http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/comment-page-1/#comment-9306 peter Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:39:13 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2007/11/05/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/#comment-9306 I am making some extract for christmas. There is some sediment that is floating in the extract that looks similar to a mold, yet different as well. Should i worry about anything growing in the alcohol? Also do the beans need to be completely covered with vodka? If a small part of the beans is out of the vodka will that hurt anything? Thanks I am making some extract for christmas. There is some sediment that is floating in the extract that looks similar to a mold, yet different as well. Should i worry about anything growing in the alcohol? Also do the beans need to be completely covered with vodka? If a small part of the beans is out of the vodka will that hurt anything?

Thanks

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