Comments on: Homemade Vanilla Extract

By: Christine

Christine — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:59:00 +0000

I’m having a hard time figuring out which bottles to order from Mountain Rose. The only cork top one (that I can see) says that it holds 2-3 ounces of liquid, but didn’t yours hold 4 oz? The other bottles listed have metal lids. I just want to make sure I get the ones in your picture, they’re adorable!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:25:37 +0000

I just keep using it.

By: Dottie

Dottie — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:40:44 +0000

When you add the 2nd round of vodka do you need to let it sit for a few weeks again or can you keep using it? Thanks so much for this recipe. Super excited to try it!

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:27:59 +0000

I finally made this. I start and stumble, last year I mistakenly ordered salve jars (good for holding homemade spices) and this year I triple checked the order and pulled it together. Still late, no one can use it to make their holiday cookies because it needs 6 more weeks to steep, but the jars and the whole set up are lovely. The first week they sat on my counter in a row, then when we had child company, I moved them to a cabinet where they are all lined up. thanks for the inspiration and links to the cutest, best priced bottles ever.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:40:47 +0000

Hey, I’m pretty sure there is. All of the vanilla extracts at the store have alcohol in them. But realize that you only use a teaspoon in most things, like say pancakes, so that’s 1 teaspoon divided into 10 pancakes or so. Even if some alcohol doesn’t cook out, it’s a miniscule amount. And you might even be able to use less with homemade vanilla extract because it will be stronger since you can let it steep for a long time with the vanilla beans.

By: curious

curious — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:44:43 +0000

maybe I’m dumb – we don’t drink alcohol in our household so I’m not familiar with vodka or rum. Is there always alcohol in vanilla extract? I’m assuming it cooks or bakes out….just curious.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:01:36 +0000

Yah..I’d recommend a plastic option instead unless you have lots of bubble rap!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:18:30 +0000

Hi Lindsay! I am really excited to make these for Christmas gifts this year! I was wondering if you know how the 4 oz. cork lid bottles from Mountain Rose Herbs will ship? I have a lot of family in different states that I was hoping to gift these to, but worried they might not survive in the mail. :/

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:24:01 +0000

Love this idea! I made one bottle last year for myself and this year will try out the mini-bottles for gifting. My recipe is the same as yours except I use Rum instead of Vodka. The end result is the same. I plan to give these with a little recipe card tied to the neck for vanilla cream scones, and also include a jar of jam (for the scones, if they bake them.)

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:22:02 +0000

I started mine last night. I used (6) 6 oz. bottles. I added one and 1/3 vanilla bean to each. Is that enough vanilla bean? I also left enough room to add rum at the end of steeping. Thanks, I’m so excited to give these as gifts for Christmas.