Uses for vanilla extract

Making homemade extracts is easy as can be. Once you see how simple it is, you’ll never go back to store-bought.

Homemade extracts are easy to make and are great for gifting. I like to make different ones and package them in decorative bottles. If you want to make these as gifts plan to make them well in advance because the extracts need to sit for up to four weeks until they are ready to use.

However charming the idea, homemade vanilla extract isn't an extract at all. It's an infusion, and one that lacks the nuance and complexity of those made by commercial producers.

Learn how to make vanilla extract at home with only two simple ingredients: vanilla beans & vodka. This recipe is incredibly easy & costs much less than the store-bought bottles. It also makes an excellent last-minute DIY food gift for any occasion.

Our instructions for homemade extracts can be used to make any extract flavor using quality ingredients—no fillers, imitation flavors or corn syrup!

Homemade vanilla extract is delicious, easy, inexpensive, and can potentially last for decades. Find out how in my guide to making your own vanilla extract!

Picture by: JackRabbit This weeks WWII post is all about vanilla. One of my favorite uses, other than baking, is the one where it is used as a perfume. When we were coming up with this weeks list my mom told me that when she was little my grandma would use it as a perfume.

Just a few simple ingredients and 5 minutes is all you need to make this delicious vanilla bean paste.

Learn exactly how to make vanilla extract using just two ingredients and two simple steps! Homemade vanilla extract can last over a year and will make all of your baked goods taste amazing. Store a jar for later or gift it to friends and family for the holidays!

Learn how to make your own homemade vanilla extract. It is super easy to make, tastes wonderful, and makes great gifts. When you make your own homemade vanilla extract, you control the ingredients.