Comments on: Homemade Vanilla https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/homemade-ingredients/homemade-vanilla/ Favorite Recipes from Real Kitchens Everywhere! Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:42:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.31 By: Arlene Sperk https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/homemade-ingredients/homemade-vanilla/?review_page=1#review-112237 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 14:40:09 +0000 https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/?p=64568#comment-112237 I’ve been making vanilla for years. I keep the beans in the jar unless I have a use for them. Ina Garten said she’s had her jar going for 20+ years. Just keep replenishing as needed; beans and alcohol. I also use vodka or a good quality bourbon. I was given a gift of vanilla among other baking goodies from a high end store and it was made with bourbon, not vodka. Either is good, just keep it in a dark place. Keep in mind the type of jar you use because you pour it onto a spoon; so you may want to use an empty bottle vs. canning jars. You may find a good source of beans at a food show if one is in your area.

]]> By: sambugjoebear https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/homemade-ingredients/homemade-vanilla/?review_page=1#review-88136 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:57:14 +0000 https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/?p=64568#comment-88136 I made up a dozen 1/2 pint jars of this as part of my Christmas gifts for family/friends last year- they’re still using it and loving it. Thanks so much for sharing!

]]> By: J https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/homemade-ingredients/homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1/#comment-41753 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:10:59 +0000 https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/?p=64568#comment-41753 I am looking forward to trying this. Until recently I hadn’t been able to find vanilla beans in our area and snagged some excitedly when Costco brought them in awhile back. Thanks!

]]> By: sambugjoebear https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/homemade-ingredients/homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1/#comment-37398 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:23:12 +0000 https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/?p=64568#comment-37398 96 teaspoons…I’m a nerd like that lol. :)

I’ll definately have to give this a try. I’ve heard nothing but good things about homemade vanilla. I might make some to put in my Christmas gifts this year.

]]> By: andshecookstoo https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/homemade-ingredients/homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1/#comment-31334 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:33:40 +0000 https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/?p=64568#comment-31334 Oh, and I forgot to say, I have the rest frozen for when I need them, and they freeze well and still taste great.

]]> By: andshecookstoo https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/homemade-ingredients/homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1/#comment-31333 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:32:40 +0000 https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/?p=64568#comment-31333 I’ve gotten my vanilla beans at http://saffron.com/. They were so inexpensive I was a bit skeptical until I got my package of them – 1 lb. of Vanilla planifolia beans for $19.95. They are moist, fresh and plump and I have loved using them in ice creams, pastry creme and have a bottle of homemade vanilla in the cupboard. Yum!

]]> By: splash https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/homemade-ingredients/homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1/#comment-27055 Mon, 31 May 2010 06:04:36 +0000 https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/?p=64568#comment-27055 I’ve done this with a few beans and some rum, also very yummy! And the fragrance is to DIE for.

]]> By: Humble Pie https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/homemade-ingredients/homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1/#comment-26252 Tue, 25 May 2010 01:13:42 +0000 https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/?p=64568#comment-26252 Also, http://www.penzey‘s.com

]]> By: aurora https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/homemade-ingredients/homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1/#comment-24411 Mon, 17 May 2010 18:45:25 +0000 https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/?p=64568#comment-24411 I get mine from http://www.beanilla.com They have 8 different varieties as well as many vanilla products. I have ordered from them several times and have never received anything but gorgeous, high-quality beans. Their prices are also very reasonable.

]]> By: Carrie Gaston https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/homemade-ingredients/homemade-vanilla/comment-page-1/#comment-24331 Sun, 16 May 2010 17:10:26 +0000 https://tastykitchen.com/recipes/?p=64568#comment-24331 What is a good source for vanilla beans?

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