There's a real difference between store-bought vanilla extract and something you've made yourself — and once you taste it, there's no going back. This homemade vanilla extract kit from Vanilla Bean Kings gives you everything you need to craft a rich, pure vanilla extract at home, using some of the finest Organic Madagascar Grade A vanilla beans in the world. It's a thoughtful gift for bakers, a satisfying project for yourself, and genuinely easier than you might expect.
✨ What's Included
- 🫙 8.5 oz swing-top glass jar — the perfect size for a single-fold vanilla extract batch
- 🏷️ Custom label — to record your start date and alcohol of choice
- 🌿 1 oz Organic Madagascar Grade A vanilla beans — approximately 6–10 beans, grown specifically for extract making
🎯 Benefits
- 🍪 Noticeably better baking — pure homemade vanilla extract has a depth of flavour that supermarket bottles simply can't match
- 💰 Cost-effective — making your own extract costs no more than buying it, and you end up with something far superior
- ⏱️ Low effort — it takes less active time to make this extract than it does to bake a batch of cookies
- 🎁 A gift worth giving — beautifully packaged and ready to wrap, this kit is a genuinely useful present for home bakers, foodies, and anyone who loves to cook
- ♾️ Lasts indefinitely — stored correctly, your finished extract keeps forever (as long as you can resist using it)
📋 How to Make Your Vanilla Extract
- Step 1 — Split each vanilla bean lengthways, then cut into smaller pieces and place them inside the glass jar.
- Step 2 — Pour in 8 oz of your preferred spirit — vodka, rum, bourbon, or brandy all work beautifully — until the beans are fully submerged.
- Step 3 — Seal the jar and give it a gentle shake once or twice a week.
- Step 4 — Wait. It takes around 6 months to 1 year for the beans to fully infuse. After 6 months, test your extract by stirring a little into whipped cream — you'll know when it's ready. Leave the beans in the jar after that point and the flavour will keep developing, much like a good wine.
📦 Product Specifications
- 🌍 Bean origin: Madagascar
- ✅ Certification: Organic
- ⭐ Bean grade: Grade A (extract grade)
- ⚖️ Bean quantity: 1 oz (approx. 6–10 beans depending on size)
- 🫙 Jar size: 8.5 oz with swing-top lid
- 🥃 Alcohol required: 8 oz of vodka, rum, bourbon, or brandy (not included)
- 🌡️ Storage: Room temperature, out of direct sunlight
- ⏳ Ready to use: 6 months to 1 year after preparation
🛒 Add the Homemade Vanilla Extract Kit to your cart today — for your kitchen, or someone else's.