How to make your own vanilla extract

[peacelover0820]

Vanilla power!!

[insayndevilchild]

For all you people saying ZOMG IT'S LIKE! GOT ALCOHOL IN IT! OMG GONNA GET DRUUUUNK! It calls for VERY little and that very little amount gets even smaller when you use it in different recipes. Besides, when you buy vanilla extracts, it also contains alcohol.....

[yoyomax12]

@insayndevilchild You are exactly right, thanks!

[Smanthafunny]

It looks like dr. Pepper

[Smanthafunny]

Ummmm that's not good for kids

[yoyomax12]

@Smanthafunny Have you ever eaten cake or cookies? If yes, you've had vanilla extract with alcohol in it. You only use a teaspoon per recipe.

[jerrykeys4]

No it is not alcohol when it is used for baking. The alcohol evaporates when heated. All that is left is the vanilla flavor. Guess you don't eat fudge either, because it has vanilla.Yum

Thanks for the video.

[itschibi71]

it looks very amazing but is it still alcaholic

[onezerozeroeight]

@itschibi71 You're stupid. Vanilla extract is used for cooking and you only use a little bit. You're not going to to drink the whole fricken bottle dumbass.

[megamarshmellow101]

Looks like coke when you poured it into the cup near the end xD

[wildshotsintheair]

scissors...are you kidding me..omg.

[yoyomax12]

@wildshotsintheair Imagine using scissors to cut things! What was I thinking?

[wildshotsintheair]

@yoyomax12 Ive never seen anybody, cut a vnilla bean with scirrors

[yoyomax12]

@wildshotsintheair Well I guess you've seen at least one now, lol. I use scissors to cut green beans and green onions tops too. They are used exclusively for food and are washed just like my kitchen knives. Thanks for watching.

[Katskradle931]

It amazes me how many people don't realize that flavoured extracts are made with alcohol. And how many people don't seem to realize that the actual alcohol content evaporates/burns out in cooking and baking so you're not actually consuming any alcohol. Duh!

[funfun223lol]

i would make this but i cant drink vodka :(

[yoyomax12]

@funfun223lol You don't drink it, you bake a teaspoon or so into a cake or cookies with it. If you've ever had a piece of cake or a cookie, you have eaten vanilla extract with alcohol in it.

[caramelapplecrack]

Did you ever find out wether it is true or not that you can just add more Vodka at the end?

[yoyomax12]

@caramelapplecrack I am about halfway through my vanilla right now and some of the beans are starting show at the top. I plan on adding more vodka when it gets down to one quarter and I will let it sit and see. I have read that you can do this, but the vanilla strength will go down.

[slaptagerbeja]

Hello Tammy i im making this now. now its 6days and i can smell that amaizing smell. thank you for this video. and why you block jogaile705? :)

[BlackDove085]

Could you use something else besides vodka?

[yoyomax12]

@BlackDove085 You can also use rum

[onezerozeroeight]

DEAR LORD. PEOPLE. WATCH THE FREAKING VIDEO AND STOP ASKING FREAKING USELESS QUESTIONS. UNLESS YOUR QUESTION WASN'T ANSWERED IN THE VIDEO, ITS FINE TO ASK HER. JEEZ. WATCH THE VIDEO AND YOU NEVER KNOW IF YOUR QUESTION MIGHT BE IN THE VIDEO. DO YOU THINK SHE CAN EVEN GO THROUGH 400 VIDEOS EVERYDAY AND ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS?! GIVE HER A BREAK, IF YOUR QUESTION IS ANSWERED IN THE VIDEO DON'T BOTHER ASKING HER. UNREASONABLE COMMENTS DRIVE ME CRAZY.

ILOVEYOUTAMMY.

[yoyomax12]

@onezerozeroeight I need to cut and paste this to a lot of my videos! Thanks for the support

[animegirlx15]

do you people not know what vanilla extract is?

it is NOT SOMETHING YOU DRINK. ugh.

It goes in cakes and baked goods, like 1-2 tsp per CAKE, so calm down

[yoyomax12]

@animegirlx15 Thank you for your voice of reason :)

[singergurl10o0]

is there a waay to make it without alcohol?

[yoyomax12]

@singergurl10o0 see description!!

[melaniemartin99]

what happens if you are not 21 yet

[yoyomax12]

@melaniemartin99 it's one teaspoon in a whole cake, nothing to worry about. If you've eaten cakes and cookies you've had vanilla with alcohol in it

[averagejoe511]

this will make a GREAT homemade gift. Thanks for this!

[averagejoe511]

What a waste of vodka

[averagejoe511]

THANK YOU FOR THIS. I CAN"T BELIEVE I CAN MAKE MY HOMEMADE VANILLA!!!

[Callofdutymodder1]

Do u think u can

[yoyomax12]

@Callofdutymodder1 can what?

[Gardeninggirl1107]

Thank you so much. I'll be making my own now.  Better quality and not as expensive as store bought. You really do have great ideas and I love how you give your opinion at the end. Merry Christmas.

[Prettydiamond91]

Do you have to wait 4 weeks or 6 months?

[yoyomax12]

@Prettydiamond91 read description

[XXloverbabeXX1]

ooh my vanilla extract is vodka hahahs

[Toon999kinzpengwo]

is this safe for kids? i doubt that it is.

[yoyomax12]

@Toon999kinzpengwo You don't drink it, you use a TEASPOON in a whole recipe of cookies or in a cake. ALL baked goods contain vanilla including those given to children. It won't kill them, it won't make them drunk, it won't hurt them to have a fraction of a teaspoon of vanilla in a portion of cake. Comments like this drive me crazy.

[bratalishus]

My mother in law does this and for my birthday she gave me a bottle of vodka (which I was quite confused by, it's not like her hehe) but then it all made sense when I opened the second present which was the vanilla beans :) Its been "marinating" for 3 weeks now and I can't help myself from opening it every day to smell it. I cannot wait to try it! :)

[yoyomax12]

@bratalishus What a great gift! It really does smell amazing doesn't it?

[enjoydotcom]

Great idea! I'm making a mental note to do this myself as I found a wodkabottle in my house that I'd forgotten about and probably won't drink any day soon. Now if only if I can find a place to buy vanilla cheap-ish.

[happee25]

@enjoydotcom you spelled Vodka wrong it has a V not W

[enjoydotcom]

@happee25 Oh my god, kill me now!!! How can I misspell that important part of your diet.

FYI, where I come from, we spell it with a W not a V. So do the Polish, who basically down a gallon a week of the stuff.

[synistral88]

Oddballs, as safe as any store bought pure vanilla extract. After all, store bought pure vanilla extract is made this way.

[oddwalla10]

is i safe for kids?



[enjoydotcom]

@oddwalla10 If you cook with it, the alcohol evaporates. So it is safe for kids.

[ellen2631]

Loool for the start music

[ashram97]

omg u wasted vanilla beans for vanilla extract! :OOOOOOO

[peechgurl]

the start up music made me laugh sooo hard lol.

[campanitabonita69]

wow thank you so much for this tutorial love it! were can I purchase the vanilla beans? (e-bay) and I did not know there is vodka with diferent flavors wow. I wonder if there is vanilla flavor vodka. thanks again love your videos

[mchavarria91]

Hey, Tammy. I have a couple questions for ya. So one of em being, what if you were to use those flavored vodkas? Like the Pinnacle ones that are Cake or Whipped Cream flavored? How do you think that'd work? Also, when it's all in the bottle, does the vodka expand/rise as the vanilla beans release their seeds? Or does it rather soak up the vodka in the bean and lessen? And finally, is there any pressure that builds up in the bottle as it sits? Like will it release any pressure when opened?

[yoyomax12]

@mchavarria91 I suppose you could use flavoured vodka but only if you want that flavour in ALL the baked goods that you make after that, cookies, bars, cakes etc. The vanilla beans don't swell and the beans do not ferment so there is no gas released (no pressure in bottle).

[DrinkingChefs]

This is so interesting! I would have never thought to try to make my own vanilla!

[lemon12cupcake]

in australia you can buy vanilla bean in any super market but its 10 dollars each.

[mcomeslast]

Thanks. You are right homemade is awesome. I used 60 beans and a bottle of Stoli vanilla vodka (their website says they naturally infuse it- I didn't want artificial ingredients either). I'm never going back to store bought.

[tewhjsa]

wow that is rather dark, has the vanilla actually taken over the achol in the mixture or can you stick taste the vodka?

[yoyomax12]

@tewhjsa You can still taste the alcohol, but it is just like the vanilla you buy in the store already made.

[kzuk913]

Where on ebay did you order your vanilla beans?

[yoyomax12]

@kzuk913 link in description

[earthbendingJediGIRL]

Can kids drink it?

[yoyomax12]

@earthbendingJediGIRL It is not meant to be drunk, it is supposed to be used in baking.

[rachellesim1013]

Can I use plastic container thingy...

[yoyomax12]

@rachellesim1013 All recipes websites ask for glass containers. I think the reason for this is two fold. One is that the container will get stained by the vanilla and two that any chemicals in the plastic may leach out into the extract over time. That would depend on the plastic of course. Some liquor bottles are now plastic and any one of those would be okay I think (you would have to be sure that it is food safe and stable over long periods of time)

[JacobLadee143]

what about children like me we cant drink vodka

[yoyomax12]

@JacobLadee143 You don't drink it, you use a teaspoon or two when you make a cake or a batch of cookies. If you've eaten cake or cookies, you've had vanilla extract with alcohol in it.

[TheDoctorWhoFan56]

so is it alcoholic

[yoyomax12]

@TheDoctorWhoFan56 Vanilla extract contains alcohol, yes

[luvingg]

Thanks for is very informative video ☺ Vanilla Extract without all the wacky ingredients in the store brands ☺

[EllyKSaysHi]

oooooo... coolbeans! :D

[PhazonDarkSamus]

You can always just buy vanilla extract at the store but I guess making your own is really cool too. Oh, and you can get vanilla beans at the store too. You don't have to use eBay.

[yoyomax12]

@PhazonDarkSamus Making your own is also cheaper and much much better. Yes they have vanilla beans at the store here,they cost 7 dollars for three beans. On ebay it was 40 for 14 dollars.  Not everyone on youtube lives where you live.

[emma878787]

Hi yoyomax, does this extract work the same as any other extract. i mean for like icing, cake mixtures! ect

[yoyomax12]

@emma878787 yes

[lilylupe52]

@mivatakuzi you will get drunk....it is alcohol after all. but instead of boozy breath, you will smell like vanilla =) haha

[heidishoshana]

22 year old here, can you use this in drinks? Is it basically just strongly flavored vanilla vodka?

[yoyomax12]

@heidishoshana I suppose you could

[mivatakuzi]

I wonder what would happen if you drink it.

[SpaceMonkiiBob]

can u make vanilla extract without the alcohol! 

[yoyomax12]

@SpaceMonkiiBob see description

[SpaceMonkiiBob]

@yoyomax12

:OO lol thanks! xD

[starkrazi]

Nice!!! I didn't know you get vanilla beans on eBay.

[firelilly08]

this may sound dumb, but why use vodka?

[yoyomax12]

@firelilly08 all vanilla extracts contain alcohol

[Lizstomaniac]

This is actually really, really cool.

[Meisjeee33]

I love vanilla!

[9209Random]

6 MONTHS!! :O

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[maylinc08]

is there an expiration date on it?

[yoyomax12]

@maylinc08 no

[j3wht]

I've always wanted to try this, and now you've inspired me to do it! If I make it this week, it should be ready to give as Christmas gifts, too! Thanks so much, as always, for your great videos!

[thizizliz]

Yum. And it makes great perfume too! :)

[haaitiburon]

does it matter what temperature it's kept at?

[yoyomax12]

@haaitiburon no

[mynnichi]

i love it :) thanks for the video <3

[simpunkipr]

Thank You......love you!!!!xoxoxoxo

[WillowBranchDesigns]

I've wanted to make a batch of this for Christmas gifts, but never remember it until about...well, now. I'm glad you told us where you got the pods because they can be quite pricey.

Thanks so much!

Pam

[JewishAfricans]

why do you disable likes for this? I'm trying to like your video god dang it!!

[yoyomax12]

@JewishAfricans I appreciate your comment so much more, thank you!

[xxTeamxHarryxx]

@JewishAfricans Just favorite it.

[HattieLovesCattie]

Its still cheaper to buy a bottle of the stuff,not make it.I don't use vanilla extract that often either.

[xCandyRazorzx]

Kewl :3

[croutoncrackerjacks]

I've often wanted to make my own extract but the cost of the vanilla beans has always been a factor. Never thought to look on ebay for them so thanks for the tip!! Shall buy some and finally give this a try. Thanks!!

[simplytakeit]

I really want to make this just to make it I don't think I'd even use it >.<

[1216gogirl1216]

haha i thought u were kidding when u mentioned using vodka

like u just needed the bottle but then i say u pour something out of it ....

[ljcarmin]

I'm just wondering, at my local store they sell vanilla beans but I don't know what kind but probabaly not extract. So are they ok to use?

[yoyomax12]

@ljcarmin You can use any kind of vanilla bean for this

[lids2000]

Brillant video as always! I hope i dont sound stupid, but does the alcohol content deminish at all? :) I know you only use a teaspoon so it doesnt make a difference, just a question :) x

[yoyomax12]

@lids2000 Alcohol content stays the same

[jenzeppelin]

very very very cool!

[rihannarocks6]

I used your mummy cupcake and werewolf for halloween i really liked them! I done it with my friend, go onto Amanda Diarra on facebook and it will be in her photos somewhere :)

[bitzbitz13]

Thanks so much for sharing so many wonderful ideas! Would you put a link for that source of beans? Have you ever tried the bean paste?

[yoyomax12]

@bitzbitz13 The link is in the description box, never tried the bean paste, it is not available in stores here. It does sound nice though.

[ashline1974]

Awesome idea. Last year I almost got a kit that includes the Madagascar vanilla beans and a nice bottle. Then of course you buy your own vodka. I want to give it a try. Also would be a super gift for someone who bakes a lot. I am sure it smells amazing.

[zeebeezneez]

I just bought vanilla beans from the site you recommended and I can hardly wait to for them to arrive. I'm going to make my own vanilla extract too. It's so expensive here in Switzerland! Thank you for this video and tip.

[kooktocook]

Vodka! Someone say 'Vodka'!! lol

This is a great way to make the extract. Been doing this for years as it is much more stronger and richer in flavour/ taste. I keep two bottles going. As one gets low I top it off with a fresh bean and vodka. I cycle them through about three times.

Thanks for the Amazon tip, terrific price. Bulk barn is really pricey on that stuff. cheers Tammy!

[tremendoussdynamite]

does it taste a lot like alcohol? I love this idea but im worried about the alcohol flavor which i hate in cakes cookies etc

[yoyomax12]

@tremendoussdynamite All vanilla extract is made with alcohol. Have you used vanilla extract before? 

You only use 1/2 to 1 tsp in an average recipe and you won't taste the alcohol with that amount. Besides, vodka has no real flavour.

[NaomiIsSoAwesome98]

vodka?!!!! hahahaha

[1jojolicious]

Awsome...Thx Tammy. HugZ

[snowman358]

why vodka? real vannila extract isnt made of vodaka...that could harm people

[yoyomax12]

@snowman358 Real vanilla extract has alcohol in it.

[sallysragdoll]

Wow, this is pretty cool thank you for sharing it with us.

[1085raggmopp]

When you say put it in a dark place where did you keep your vanilla extract while it was maturing?

[yoyomax12]

@1085raggmopp I put mine in the very back of my pantry

[up4itgal]

This is a brilliant tip! Thanks so much will be trying it soon...

[kibidangoDAIsuki]

Interesting. I like to use rum for making extract to add a subtle flavor. My family has had a bottle of this in the fridge for +15 years! We use the extract and the beans religiously. It also makes a good gift if you buy a cute little bottle to share a bean with some liquid. Like wine, the longer it sits, the more valuable it becomes!

[Riek2511]

Doesnt it tast like wodka instead of vanilla, which flavor do you tast most?

Because i dont drink alcohol and wouldn't use this if it tasted more like alcohol then vanilla

[yoyomax12]

@Riek2511 Have you ever tasted vanilla extract right out of the bottle? It tastes just like that. You only use a teaspoon or less in most recipes so the alcohol is not really an issue.

[bellabop88]

This will save me a bit of money, I love baking and using vanilla extract.

[decafeine]

maybe a silly question but does it end up costing you more roughly? or is the quality much better that you dont really mind if it does end up costing more?

[yoyomax12]

@decafeine The home-made stuff is twice as fragrant "double strength". We can't purchase double strength vanilla extract here. Just the regular stuff is very expensive very small bottle 2-3oz for $7-8? I've see some online vanilla from Canada for $10 for 4oz (not including taxes and shipping) The one I made was approx $30-35 for 16 oz. Booze is cheaper in the US, so making it there would be cheaper.

[PedooooBear]

Can you get those Vanilla beans strings at a local store?

[yoyomax12]

@PedooooBear Our grocer store sells them at $7 for two beans!! That's why I bought it online at 40 for $15

[PeaceSmileMUSIC]

Can you actually drink it as a shot?

[VanillaSaltify]

@PeaceSmileMUSIC lol

[yoyomax12]

@PeaceSmileMUSIC I suppose...but better to bake with it. ;)

[SophieluvsDW]

Just a question, but does the alcohol "go away"

[yoyomax12]

@SophieluvsDW In the baking? yes. In the bottle? no.

[maplepoon]

Hey Tammy!

You are perfection in everything you know how to make everything!!!

I never know that Vanilla extract is made of Vodka.

Would the little bottles we buy at the grocery store the pure vanilla extract be made of this way too???

Kelvin

[yoyomax12]

@maplepoon There will be alcohol in the vanilla, check the back of he bottle. It won't say "vodka", it will say "ethyl alcohol' which is the same thing.

[Gardeninggirl1107]

Thanks. I've always wanted to make my own vanilla. I usually use Penzey's double strength at $24 a bottle! Homemade is the way to go. :)

[anmoose]

This is one of those things I've wanted to try and never gotten around to. The finished product looks *extremely* rich, and I'm sure it's boatloads above "store bought."

When you mentioned sterilizing, I immediately thought, "It's going into 80 proof alcohol. How much more sterile can it get?

AFA people questioning the booze, if you use regular commercial vanilla extract, it has alcohol in it, too, usually 30 to 40% I believe. NO less alcohol than the vodka. People should read labels. :-)

[Imskinnyinside]

Is the wait of 6 months honestly worth it? Can you taste the difference in what you make with it I mean?

[yoyomax12]

@Imskinnyinside Yes ABSOLUTELY!

[LyricsxSong]

6 months. That's quite long, huh? :)

Is the vanilla bean expensive?

[AnimeSisterForever]

Hey Tammy! My teacher tells me you can make vanilla extract (that's what I think she said) by brewing it. I'm wondering how you do it and what's the difference between them, except the alcohol. Another question: Can you use hot water (above boiling temp.) to extract the vanilla? So it just don't have any alcohol! Thanks for sharing, I'm going to (might) give this recipe to my health teacher. Thanks, Tammy!

[hellokitty143ish]

@AnimeSisterForever regular vanilla is made with vodka as well anyways

[CloudyAngelzx]

you're sooo talented... i'll need to kidnap you and ask u to make me cupcakes and stuff <3 <3 <3 hahaha..... i <3 you....

[MsChopperdog]

What a nice idea. Thanks

[kittycat1021]

People need to stop bugging out about her using vodka~ that's how it's made & it's not like you'll every need to use five cups.... Most recipes call for a table spoon or two, & that's nothing compared to all the other ingredients you'll have to use. Also, all the alcohol cooks out when baked in a cake or however else you'll cook it

[Imaginemepink]

I have been subscribed to you for a while now and I keep meaning to comment. Thanks so much for posting this video. My mom and I made vanilla extract but it didn't turn out nearly as dark as yours but we didn't shake it. Could you make some more international foods? I just watched your Hoddeok video and I love hearing of others trying to make different foods. I love watching your video's because it encourages me to try new things!!!

[yoyomax12]

@Imaginemepink Thank you for commenting! I do like trying new food and there are so many fantastic "international" recipes out there. I will keep looking for interesting things to share with you all. :)

[DancingChakra]

u r goooood!



[TheHk145]

@ yoyomax12 Is it ok for kids? Like if they accidentally drink it for some reason...

[yoyomax12]

@TheHk145 There is no way kids would drink this by accident. It is 40% alcohol, one sip and they'd be spitting it out, but like anything potentially intoxicating/ dangerous to children it should be stored out of reach. That's just common sense

[PedooooBear]

@TheHk145 What kind of question is that? Did you not just see her pour some Vodka?

[mukwah1111]

I keep mine under the kitchen sink. It definately takes time to infuse but its worth it. Glad you are making your own. Nothing like a great supply of homemade vanilla.

[mrspamelawilson]

Awesome! I am so glad you also shared the link that you bought the vanilla from for us! TFS! I agree that vanilla is the best of favors!

[o0BeadFreak0o]

This is great!! Thanks so much :D

[vitaR86]

I think I will have to try this with a cheapo brand of vodka.

[dpostuk]

@Yoyomax12 did you re-use the vodka ;)

[yoyomax12]

@dpostuk Strangely enough it disappeared from the cupboard.....hmmmm

[iLikeCookie88]

@yoyomax12 Hahaaa!

[dpostuk]

@yoyomax12 hmmm ?? dont you mean... mmmmmmm

[yoyomax12]

@dpostuk :)

[IWalk4tnt]

Thanks for sharing Tammy!

[Roxi4]

That is AMAZING! Think I'll try this later... but then again, I mainly just use vanilla beans all the time.... It has an AMAZING SMELL compared to vanilla essence.. and the colour! At uni, we got a guy that owns a vanilla bean and cocoa company that imports it in to come in and speak to us/ show us the differences between vanilla beans extract and vanilla essences and etc etc. Was really amazing! Thanks SO much for the recipe :P So going to try it ^.^

[Pevebra1]

wow thank you so much for this....

[niemann2006]

What is the advantage of doing this instead of buying vanilla?

[yoyomax12]

@niemann2006 It is less expensive and the home-made stuff is better tasting and more fragrant.