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Cooking & Baking

Marthe48

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2. Okay, thank you

Reply to NewHendoLib (Reply #1)

Fri Dec 26, 2025, 07:10 PM

Dec 26

I've been making vanilla extract for many years, really liked the way it makes recipes taste so fresh, but wasn't sure if I could do that with these beans. I am encouraged to get another batch started.

I use rum to make extract, but I heard you can use vodka, too.

Happy New Year!

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Bourbon vanilla beans questions [View all] Marthe48 Dec 26 OP

I am making vanilla extract now - used 20 of the beans NewHendoLib Dec 26 #1

Okay, thank you Marthe48 Dec 26 #2

I make it with brandy chowmama Dec 26 #3

Thanks for the ratio Marthe48 Dec 26 #4

I use 6 pods in less than a pint Old Crank Dec 27 #5