Comments on: Making Homemade Vanilla Extract (aka…Why Laura Bought a Gallon of Vodka)

By: Frieda

Frieda — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:06:22 +0000

Just got my first gift of vanilla beans at Christmas and can’t wait to make my own vanilla! I got a laugh out of your post ~ I don’t drink vodka and the thought of purchasing a gallon would send me over the edge!

By: Joannie Lumra

Joannie Lumra — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:00:42 +0000

I can’t wait go out & get some vodka. I had a good laugh at your being able to handle your liquor….I hope I can handle mine as well as you. (;-D

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:17:22 +0000

It will keep for years! You do have to strain out the vanilla beans. You can buy them at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPZSC8?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwheavenlyho-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000CPZSC8

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:01:26 +0000

I am wondering how long this vanilla will keep for food storage. Also, do the vanilla beans just disintegrate or do you have to strain them? I am also wondering where to find vanilla beans. I have often wanted to try different recipes that have used vanilla beans but I have never seen them at the grocery store before.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:17:31 +0000

I put it into smaller bottles to use and give as gifts. Here’s a follow-up post I wrote about that: http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/where-to-get-bottles-for-homemade-vanilla

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:15:18 +0000

This is my first round of vanilla making, but I’ve left my second jar for longer than six months an it’s doing fine. Leaving it for longer won’t hurt anything!

By: Leanna

Leanna — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:05:30 +0000

Oh, I forgot to ask my question! What would happen if one were to leave their vodka/vanilla bean mixture for longer than six months?

By: Leanna

Leanna — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:01:44 +0000

I am SO excited about making my own vanilla!

I just wanted to mention that you CAN purchase organic vodka. I know of one brand, called Crop, but I’m sure there are others.

Thanks for this post!

By: Alicia

Alicia — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:29:04 +0000

Wow that is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!!!! I will be making some of this for sure!!!!! Thank you for posting the recipe. I do have a few question. Do you store it in the gallon jug? Have you ever kept the full amount for yourself?? Did it go bad after a while? Thanks for all your help.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:17:00 +0000

I believe that it might get a little bit richer…but after six months, the vanilla beans are probably as “extracted” as they can get. This is my first batch though, so I’m really not for sure!