This post was originally published November 28, 2010. And now, if I can figure out how to call my children by the correct names without running down the list of all four boys before I get to the right one, I’d be all set. Put the steamer basket in the pot of the Instant Pot and pour in the water. Slit vanilla beans down the middle to release oils and flavors. You can then put them into a container of sugar for 4-6 months which will turn that sugar into Vanilla Sugar!įinally, FINALLY I have shown you how to finish up your vanilla. Instructions Prepare two 8 oz mason jars with lids removed. Lay your used vanilla beans on a cookie sheet lined with paper towels to dry. I, also, love these pretty labels! They are customizable, and there are several designs to choose from! I have found amber bottles (recommended) Mountain Rose Herbs. Use a funnel to bottle up the strained vanilla. The vanilla specks won’t hurt anything, but it’s nice to have speck-less vanilla extract. Pour contents of your jar into the colander so that the coffee filter can strain all of the tiny vanilla specks out. Your kitchen will smell great for months, but that will only be a long, sad reminder of the wasted vanilla. If you don’t, you will have excellent quality homemade vanilla extract running down all over your kitchen table and floors. Place lined colander in a pot to catch the vanilla. Begin by lining a colander with a coffee filter or thin tea towel. Once your vanilla beans have been sitting in the vodka (or other alcohol of choice) for 4-6 months, it’s strong and ready to be bottled. 1.75 liter of Vodka 80 proof+ (I buy the cheapest bottle at Costco, Kirkland Brand) Instructions. What’s his name – my youngest son – helped me bottle some vanilla last week and we took pictures. Sometimes I forget important details, such as the names of my children and telling you how to finish off your homemade vanilla. Just in case you need MORE reasons to make your own Vanilla Extract, here’s a post about All the Nasty Stuff Found in Most Commercial Vanilla Extracts.īut for some reason, I never shared with you how to finish off and bottle your homemade vanilla extract. WHY You Should Use Homemade Vanilla Extract.With funnel placed on top of the bottle, slowly pour your alcohol over the beans until they are covered and bottle is full. If necessary snip your beans in half or pieces so that the alcohol covers the entire bean, this will prevent mold. Where to buy Cute Labels for Your Homemade Vanilla Bottles Place desired number of sliced vanilla beans into bottle (s) of choice.I’ve talked about making Homemade Vanilla Extract just a little tiny bit on this site.
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