We’re having fun now. Don’t remember who got me going on this-IndyLib maybe? No matter. Thanks a bunch whoever. Recipe is simple, three beans per cup of vodka. Split the beans lengthwise, leave one end intact. Or not. Don’t scrape the seeds, scrape the seeds. It’s all your call. Vodka seems to be the preferred choice of solvent but a good case can be made for Jamaican rum or brandy. Grand Marnier has some fans-it seems just a splash will do it plus whatever else you use. Everclear has gotten the nod before. Whatever you use it seems that 35-40% alcohol is the target for the liquid so the straight grain alcohol may need to be cut. or not. LOL
Enjoy!
Oddly enough, if I want extract I buy it. Quality extract is quality extract whether I make it or not.
Now if I want vanilla SUGAR, I have to make it. And I make it. and eat it, and make it, and eat it…
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LOL!
Alas, we don’t do sugar. Wonder if i can make vanilla splenda?
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Now I want vanilla bean ice cream.
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Mrs J just brought the ice cream machine up from the basement. Lookin at Alton Brown’s recipe.
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OMG, I’ve never thought of doing my own extract, what a cool idea.
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