Its not more intense, deeper in flavor, or less expensive than store-bought vanilla extract.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
Everything you have ever heard about homemade vanilla extract is untrue.
Its not more intense, deeper in flavor, or less expensive than store-bought vanilla extract.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
I feel like kind of a jerk for even saying so, but there you go.
This is coming from a dyed-in-the-wool maker of things, sometimes to the point of bad judgement.
I make my own lip balm, sauerkraut,yogurt, and even dish liquid.
Alison Bickel
But I will instantly go to bat for commercial vanilla extract.
Its just…better.
How am I privy to this intel?
It made me appreciate vanilla even more than I did before, if thats even possible.
The Bummer Truth About Homemade Vanilla Extract
Fallacy #1: Homemade vanilla extract is cheaper.
To make vanilla bean extract, you need whole vanilla beans.
At retail, a vanilla bean costs an average of $10.
A 5-bean batch is $6.25 for 2 ounces.
Meanwhile, 2-ounce bottles of vanilla extract typically run $6 to $8.
The larger the bottle, the lower the cost per ounce.
Meanwhile, the same yield of our homemade version will cost $3.75 to $6.25 an ounce.
Companies that specialize in vanilla extract can adjust their blends and techniques to get consistent results.
Were fans ofNielsen-Masseyvanilla products, from beans to extracts.
They strive to be transparent about their sourcing and have made commitments to improving the lives of their growers.
Ultimately, whats the harm?
Its easy and fun and pleasurable, and thats no small thing.
