Here's my vanilla extract at 3 months old as compared to 36hours old. The color of the extract is significantly darker but with a hint of amber. It smells incredible. The harsh alcohol smell has mellowed down and is replaced by a sweet, steady aroma of the vanilla. Even so, at 3months, it is nothing more than vanilla flavored alcohol. It needs at least 6 months before the extraction process is complete. Although 1 year is preferable too.
On the left is the extract at 6 months, on the right is the extract at 36hours.
I can't wait until the 6th of June, when it's 6 months old. But it does not stop me from stealing a few drops here and there! By the way, vanilla extracts get better with time too. They turn into this deep, rich and full bodied liquid that only time can give. I think, this is my most prized possession in the pantry right now :)
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3 Responses to "Vanilla Extract: Part Deux"I have been wanting to make my own vanilla extract. Yours looks like it's aging beautifully.
Patsyk: Thanks for dropping by :) It's aging quite well and I am quite frankly addicted to it!
the vanilla extract looks good
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