How to make the best homemade vanilla for Christmas gifts | Making your own vanilla!

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  • @cindyreeves1842
    @cindyreeves1842 5 місяців тому +4

    I make apricot sherry for gifts and now I am going to try this. Thank you.

  • @karenbrewer5864
    @karenbrewer5864 5 місяців тому +4

    I am going to try this. Thank you so much!

  • @hollydawsonjames1999
    @hollydawsonjames1999 2 місяці тому +1

    Wonderful video, I am making my first batch, they’ve six months. I shake my glass gallon container daily (y’all will laugh, since I have a clear container I have it in a paper bag) to keep it deep) I don’t know if that helps my process or not.
    I can’t wait til I drain my beans…oh you can take some of the used beans and make vanilla sugar. God Bless and happy vanilla making 👍❤️

  • @JoAnnAK30
    @JoAnnAK30 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. I've checked out a few videos just to see if there were different ways of making this. I do believe that vodka would be the best. I usually dont want any extra flavors in whatever I might be using if for.

  • @KathleenMansfield-f7r
    @KathleenMansfield-f7r 5 місяців тому +3

    Yummy, I also put 2 vanilla beans in a bowl of sugar for vanilla sugar!!

  • @susierandall4316
    @susierandall4316 5 місяців тому +4

    I have made all of the favors from Bojangles and they all are awesome

  • @JudyWilliams-ue6hi
    @JudyWilliams-ue6hi 5 місяців тому +6

    Mama Sue, I have a half-gallon maturing now. My daughter and I love making seasoned vinegars, oils and, of course, my vanilla. The nurses at my doctor's office always loves getting vanilla at Christmas. I always get Madagascar beans and 80 proof vodka. I try to sneak in the ABC store or maybe "slink in" would be a better descriptive.

  • @MyHeritageHome
    @MyHeritageHome 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this video! I make my vanilla extract with Grade A Madagascar Vanilla Beans and White Rum. I think it has a lovely taste! I give as gifts every single year and everyone loves it! If you’ve never made homemade vanilla extract, do it!!! You’ll never regret it!

    • @hugg724
      @hugg724 4 місяці тому +1

      Have you tried coconut rum? Oh my goodness, it's heavenly!! The coconut basically melds away and it leaves a sweetness behind that tastes soooo good with the vanilla. It's my favorite! I have been making extract for over 30 years. The only bad batch I made was with Tito's. It was extremely harsh and peppery. I finally tossed it after 2 1/2 years because it just wouldn't mellow out.

    • @MyHeritageHome
      @MyHeritageHome 4 місяці тому

      @@hugg724 I have never used coconut rum, but it sounds wonderful!!!!❤ I will have to try this. Thank you for sharing!

    • @Earthplantsandsunshine
      @Earthplantsandsunshine 3 місяці тому

      Im going to try it with coconut rum, I made it with Spiced Rum for years, cheap stuff, everyone always enjoys homemade vanilla extract. I let mine sit for 6 months before I sell them or give them away

  • @jerrivenables1289
    @jerrivenables1289 5 місяців тому

    Wow! Can't wait to try this. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

  • @huktonlife
    @huktonlife 5 місяців тому

    I joined a vanilla Facebook group. Best vanilla beans ever. I made many quarts of vanilla and passed them out to family and friends. I also love to use the caviar to make vanilla paste.

  • @kathyvick6164
    @kathyvick6164 4 місяці тому

    Wow thank you ❤ I had no idea how easy it would be . Cant wait to make some soon❤❤❤

  • @Emily-by4kx
    @Emily-by4kx 5 місяців тому

    I've tried for 2 years to make it. I will this year. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @rosenix2804
    @rosenix2804 5 місяців тому

    Very interesting how to make vanilla extract. Thank you for showing us how you make it.😊❤

  • @Kobet971
    @Kobet971 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for this! I have been wanting to do this and now that I’ve seen you do this I can.
    What a good Christmas gift this will be!! ❤ I have people in my family that love to cook 😊

  • @PatseyMBragwell
    @PatseyMBragwell 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this recipe! I hadn’t thought about using vodka! I just didn’t want the taste of bourbon in my food! I will make this ♥️

  • @susanwelch2237
    @susanwelch2237 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @shirleylaboy603
    @shirleylaboy603 5 місяців тому

    I'm making some this year. I buy the Madagascar bourbon vanilla and it gets more expensive every time I buy it. Thanks for sharing, Mama Sue. 🙂♥️

  • @suedonnell7784
    @suedonnell7784 5 місяців тому +2

    I make my vanilla the same way!!

  • @kathymyers3093
    @kathymyers3093 5 місяців тому +1

    Very interesting 😊

  • @pamweese4724
    @pamweese4724 5 місяців тому +3

    I just happen to have two of those bottles from a wedding favor. Thank you!

  • @teddysmith5541
    @teddysmith5541 5 місяців тому

    This is a wonderful video .Thank you for showing us how to make our very own vinalla.How do we find the bottles that you use for yours .Love you and your videos ❤

  • @brendaestes5391
    @brendaestes5391 5 місяців тому +2

    Mama Sue thank you for show us this. I never knew how to make it. I’m going to have to slink like a snake somewhere to buy Vodka 😂I’ve never bought a bottle of alcohol in my life. Never needed it.

  • @memeskitchen5074
    @memeskitchen5074 5 місяців тому

    Hi sweet Mama Sue. Where did you get your bottles that you make you vanilla extract in? Thank you. I really enjoy watching you & Harold. You are such a blessing.❤️

  • @SarahAnnGornik
    @SarahAnnGornik 4 місяці тому +2

    I always like to save little money and vanilla in the stores is very costly. Thanks.

  • @crissytate4933
    @crissytate4933 5 місяців тому

    I didn't know you can make vanilla would love to try it very expensive at store if using Alot where did you get your bottles with the cap ??? Do you need special ones??? Ty for sharing God Bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤

  • @lindablais3419
    @lindablais3419 3 місяці тому

    Can I use whipped cream vodka

  • @MarkMeadows90
    @MarkMeadows90 5 місяців тому +1

    Also, you can use Everclear since it's high proof alcohol. Just be careful handling it, as Everclear is pretty flammable. Vodka would be the "clear" choice anyways, no pun intended lol

    • @hugg724
      @hugg724 4 місяці тому

      Ever clear by itself will burn the beans. It is 190 proof and must be diluted with water.. 70-90 proof liquor is best for extraction.

    • @maryalicecampbell341
      @maryalicecampbell341 Місяць тому

      many say dilute the ever clear to 35 proof is ideal. so you dont burn or damage vanilla. it is not stronger better. ever clear would be low on taste a good thing is you diluted to lower strength. I use it for some extracts tinctures but not vanilla.

  • @lindabreedlove6476
    @lindabreedlove6476 5 місяців тому

    Question! Do you remove the beans once it’s ready to use? Thanks Mama Sue! Where did you get your bottles?

    • @KRLouisiana
      @KRLouisiana 5 місяців тому

      Leave beans in bottle. Keep adding vodka, you want the beans to be submerged so they do not mold. This will last forever.

    • @MamaSuesSouthernKitchen
      @MamaSuesSouthernKitchen  5 місяців тому

      walmrt.us/4cbr8Ef

    • @hugg724
      @hugg724 4 місяці тому

      ​@@KRLouisianaThis is incorrect. These aren't beans that magically extract for the rest of our lives. They extract one time and are spent. The only thing that happens when you add more liquor is you begin diluting the extract. It is no longer extract but flavored liquor.

  • @bbatbeach
    @bbatbeach 4 місяці тому

    My vanilla is 1 year old. I’m over whelmed by the vodka flavor. It overpowers my Madagascar vanilla.
    Is there anything I can do to help it?

  • @kristinejones5541
    @kristinejones5541 5 місяців тому

    Where did you get the little bottles??

  • @Jamie-tl3kf47
    @Jamie-tl3kf47 3 місяці тому +1

    4 ounces

  • @debbiedonovan-h9w
    @debbiedonovan-h9w 5 місяців тому

    Thank you Mama Sue for sharing, I'm praying about this, what does Lord Jesus Christ Reveal about making home made vanilla ❤

  • @rhondahoffman8879
    @rhondahoffman8879 5 місяців тому

    How long does it last for

  • @Jamie-tl3kf47
    @Jamie-tl3kf47 5 місяців тому +3

    I add *nutmeg in mine and make 33 jars, then store them. Usually sell them for $9.39 add a cent for tax :-)

  • @hugg724
    @hugg724 4 місяці тому

    I`m sorry but this isn't vanilla extract. It's just vanilla flavored vodka - similar to imitation vanilla. Extract requires a minimum of 1 oz of vanilla beans per 8 oz of liquor. Vanilla Bean Kings has very affordable beans. It will take 6 months to a year to extract, depending on how the beans are cut and how often the bottle is shaken. Adding more liquor to a bottle after its been used does nothing more than dilute what is made. Beans only extract one time. They aren't magical beans that keep extracting.