So for Christmas my mom got me this make your own vanilla jar. It came with the vanilla stocks and the cut jar and it's super simple.
All you need to do is cut the beans length wise and add vodka. You have to seal it and let it sit for 4-6 months and then you have vanilla! I thought that was a seriously cool idea!
A little expensive to start it out (I think she paid $5 for the jar) especially considering I made the mistake of using Marshall's Gray Goose instead of getting something cheaper (I only had a little bit of Smirnoff so I used that first) but you can just keep refilling the vodka as it runs out so I thought this was great! I'll write again and post a picture in 6 months when I know how well it works and how good it taste. I'm curious if it's going to turn dark like normal vanilla extract.
Looks interesting. I'd like to know how it turns out too. Real vanilla extract has gotten very pricey at the grocery store, almost makes me want to use the cheaper imitation vanilla flavoring instead. However I've always been a believer that if you're going to spend time to make it then by all means use the best ingredients. :)
ReplyDeleteso far it's looking really good! it's starting to take a nice brown color. I know what you mean about vanilla getting pricey! Whenever I go to Mexico I stock up on their vanilla, so much cheaper and so good!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so happy you made it! I am going to make some soon. I just need to get some vanilla bean from the market. But I am going to do mine with rum because vodka is a no go in this household.
ReplyDeleteLet me know how it works for you!