DIY Extract Recipes

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We wrote the book about extract making. Learn how to make vanilla and other extracts at home.
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Our Latest Top 10 Bourbons For Extract Making
We've made hundreds of extracts and our group members have made, possibly millions. Here's our most recent list of the best bourbons to use for extract making. Remember, bourbon is a smokey and sweet spirit and our best results are usually achieved after 18 months of extraction. See the link for more details.
What is a vanilla extract mother jar? What kind of alcohol and beans do I use? Why start one?
What is a mother jar and why do I need one? DIY vanilla extract makers have perfected the art of getting every ounce of value out of their vanilla beans, and one of their most important tools is the mother jar. Used for storing new and "spent" vanilla beans until they can be used for extracts, vanilla powder, paste, sugar, salt and more. Also used to start new spice extract to cut extract-making time up to 9 months! Click the link to learn all about the money saving uses of mother jars.
What is a Mother Jar in Vanilla Extract Making?
OK, so what is a mother jar? In simple terms, it's a catch-all repository of all of your vanilla "left overs". It's usually a 1 liter - 5 liter glass jar with a sealed top that is near the kitchen but away from sunlight. What's inside of it? Well, we think it's safe to say that no two mother jars are the same...
Top 10 Vodkas for Vanilla Extract
Vodka is the safest spirit for first-time extract making, because it is largely tasteless. There is a difference between vodkas, however, and choosing the right one is important to ensure a successful outcome. The link here outlines the difference between all of the vodkas on our top-10 list.
Top 10 Rums For Vanilla Extract
How do you choose the best rum for extract making? Start with our top-10 list for flavor profiles that you may enjoy.
Top 10 Whiskeys For Vanilla Extract
Whiskeys that aren't bourbon produce wonderful extracts. The biggest distinction between all whiskeys vs. bourbon generally is that whiskey is typically a little more spicy with a light sweetness that isn't dependent on corn.
Top 10 Bourbons for Extract Making
Bourbons add complexity and richness to your extracts, but take a longer to make. The link here outlines the difference between all of the bourbons on our top-10 list.
Making vanilla extract sounds easy - but mistakes are made all the time. Here's how to avoid them.
Making vanilla extract sounds easy - but mistakes are made all the time. Here's how to avoid them. Weigh your beans. Measure your alcohol. Make sure your alcohol is 35% minimum. Store in a cool dark place - sometimes longer than a year. Give it time. See our free how-to guide link for detailed instructions every step of the way.
Our Latest Top-10 Vodkas for Extract Making
We've made hundreds of extracts and our group members have made, possibly millions. Here's our most recent list of the best vodkas to use for extract making. Vodka is typically the best spirit to make your very first extract with, because its taste and aroma are neutral, allowing for a full, pure vanilla taste in about 12 months. See the link for more details.
The Perfect Gift & The Easiest Way to Make Vanilla Extract at Home
Our famous extract-making kit includes an 8oz bottle of your choice and 1oz of vanilla beans of your choice. Packaged in our decorative box, ready to be gifted to mom on Mother's Day, Dads, Grads, birthdays and during any holiday season. It's the perfect gift, starting at under $33.00.
The Sweetest Gift For Holidays, Mother's Day, Birthdays, Showers & More.
Great gifts create memorable experiences. More than a gift, extract-making creates a moment together in the kitchen with friends, family and loved ones as you make something entirely new. Even more fun is the taste-testing party you will have a year later when the extract is ready for use. Complete with our best-selling book, a decorative glass extract bottle and 1oz of your choice of vanilla beans in a beautiful, decorative gift box - ready for gifting.
40 Recipes, Vanilla Bean History, Spirit Purchasing Guide, Extract Journal & Much More!
We've been on the Amazon Best-Seller List for 140 consecutive days now, and still going! See why thousands of people love extract making and how you can fill your flavor cabinet with hundreds of new extracts.