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Homemade Vanilla Ideas
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items I absolutely love making homemade vanillas. Here you will find some of my favorites ways to use vanilla beans. These are not difficult and fun to make with the delicious aroma of the vanilla beans.
There are many varieties of vanilla beans. These are the ones that I use. (affiliate link)
Organic Madagascar Vanilla Beans
You can choose the size bottles you would like to us. I choose the 4 oz. amber bottles. (affiliate link)
4 oz Glass Bottles with Lids
These collapsable funnels are easy to use, easy to wash and are not expensive.
Multi Use Funnels
Making vanilla extract is quick and easy. My first batch of 24 bottles of vanilla extract made awesome gifts. My friends, family and neighbors loved receiving them!!
Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
Don't forget to get some custom labels for your homemade vanilla!!
Custom Vanilla Labels for Homemade Vanilla
There are lots of choices of alcohol to use when making vanilla extract. I find that using vodka really lets the vanilla flavor come out. I use an inexpensive vodka because it's not about the vodka it's about the vanilla flavor.
The Different Types of Alcohol You Can Use to Make Vanilla Extract
This is a topic with lots of different opinions. Some say slice the beans, some say don't. I sliced my beans down the middle so ‘specks’ from the middle mix with the vanilla and also can show in your baked goodies.
Do I Slice my Vanilla Beans or Leave Them Whole?
Proper storage of vanilla extract is very important. Mine is stored in a kitchen cabinet away from heat and light…and don't forget to shake it up often.
How to Store Homemade Vanilla Extract
You can use vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract. I love all the choices!!
Vanilla Bean Paste vs Vanilla Extract including a Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste Recipe
This is another great way to use vanilla beans. Vanilla sugar adds so much flavor and vanilla sugar scrubs are great exfoliants!!
Vanilla Sugar for Baking and Sugar Scrubs for Exfoliating
Vanilla infused olive oil is truly a delight. This can be used in baking, pastries, drizzle over fruits, a caprese salads and more. You can create your own ways to use this!!
Vanilla-Infused Olive Oil is Delish
Vanilla powder is easy to make and has lots of uses. It can be used in any recipe that calls for vanilla extract.
Homemade Vanilla Powder
While you may not of heard about homemade vanilla syrup you won't want to miss out. I think this is so versatile and easy to make with lots of uses.
Homemade Vanilla Simple Syrup
Zoe Francois is fabulous baker. I love her recipes and her expertise. This is one of her blog posts on How to Use Vanilla Beans.
How to Use a Vanilla Bean
My homemade vanilla extract has lots of uses in my kitchen. This is a list of ‘different’ recipes using vanilla extract.
26 Vanilla Recipes That Are Anything But Boring
I've never heard of ‘corn ice cream’ but it sounds delicious and of course it's got vanilla extract in it. I love using my homemade vanilla extract!!
Corn Ice Cream with Vanilla Extract
I found this blog article very interesting. Although I have never tried any of these tips myself they sound intriguing.
6 Alternative Uses for Vanilla Extract
There may types of vanilla and this article showcases them and also has some links to delicious recipes.
A Baker's Guide to the (Many) Types of Vanilla