Vanilla extract is so easy, so cost-effective and so satisfying, you might decide you’ll never again shell out your hard-earned money for the pre-made stuff in a tiny vial. Instead, make extract ...

Homemade vanilla extract is made by combining fresh vanilla beans with liquor; typically, vodka is used, but bourbon or brandy — or even Mezcal, for a more robust flavor — can be used as well ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - If you’ve ever wanted to try making your own vanilla extract, now is the perfect time! It’s easy and fun to make, it’s much more economical than buying small bottles of it at the ...

Vanilla extract has a long shelf life and, if you make it yourself, you'll find you can save at least 50 percent longer than store-bought brands. And homemade vanilla tastes so much better.

But no one can conjure the full symphony — some 400 subtle scents — that make up true vanilla. That’s not plain; it’s plainly astounding. It’s also easy to make at home.

It was during a recent class on holiday cooking that the subject of vanilla extract came up. One of the items I made was a trendy salted caramel sauce flavored with homemade vanilla. Well, there ...

Vanilla bean ice cream is a classic that never goes out of style. It’s rich, creamy, and full of that deep vanilla flavor you ...

Vanilla extract is very easy to make, but requires a lot of waiting for the final product.

Homemade Vanilla Extract2. Strain through a coffee filter and store extract in a separate sterilized jar. (For even stronger flavor, you can just leave the beans in.) To make another batch, use ...