Many years ago I bought artificial vanilla. It really didn’t matter to me. I started really reading packaging labels about fifteen years ago. That’s when I started using only real pure vanilla. I really didn’t want all those chemicals in my foods. I thought I had been doing the right thing by baking my own treats, but yet I was adding in other chemicals by using artificial vanilla.
The cost of pure vanilla seems to keep climbing. So about a year ago I started making my own. I now have four bottles so that I can always have batches brewing while I using the other bottles. I like using the vegetable glycerin vanilla for dishes that I would not like to add the darker colour to. Believe me if you scrap the vanilla bean instead of just slicing into it and add it to the vegetable glycerin, it will be the normal brown colour.
I enjoy using both my vanillas! You can decide which one you like best!
How To Make Your Own Vanilla- Two Ways
vanilla beans
gluten free vodka or vegetable glycerin
Slice three vanilla beans lengthwise. Place into tall glass jar. Add in 1 cup of vodka or vegetable glycerin. Let sit in the cupboard for 2 months. Then its ready to use.
Shared On: Allergy Free wednesday, Healthy Vegan Fridays, Savoring Saturdays, Sunday Fitness and Food
Love this! I am going to give it a try. Thank you for sharing at the Sunday Fitness & Food Link-Up!! Pinned 🙂
Thanks Angela!
I had no idea how this was done. Sounds great! I might give the vodka one a try! Pinned it for later!
I know. So easy to do!
DIY Vanilla? How cool is that! I was recently at a friend’s house and she said she was trying to make her own – now I can too.
Thanks so much for sharing at HVF – I’m pinning and sharing.
Have a great week Sandi!
Yes it is that easy! Thanks Kimmy! You have a great week too!
This is great! I have never done this but really want to make my own. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Savoring Saturdays gluten free linky party. Hope you’ll join us again this week. 🙂
Thanks Emily! I will 🙂