Vanilla Flavor

[michaelsil1]

I read somewhere on this forum that the Vanilla flavors taste bad so I say why not make your own.



Get around five vanilla beans slit down the middle and completely submerge in Propylene Glycol in a sealed glass jar for eight weeks or longer.


Chef Michael

 

[bckane]

have you tried this........?

 

[michaelsil1]

have you tried this........?

I've done this with Alcohol for cooking, but you can make it with Propylene Glycol or Glycerine. Remember you are using food grade flavorings for ejuice.

Some members are using store bought Vanilla with all the other additives for vaping this recipe will render a pure product.

 

[Rin13]

Are you just splitting the beans or taking out the seeds (for lack of a better word) as well? I'm wondering if the little beads in the vanilla bean are safe to vape or do you strain them out?

 

[michaelsil1]

Are you just splitting the beans or taking out the seeds (for lack of a better word) as well? I'm wondering if the little beads in the vanilla bean are safe to vape or do you strain them out?

I split the beans to expose the seeds. I wouldn't worry about the seeds if you use a syringe to extract the liquid. Even though you can use Glycerine to extract the Vanilla I wouldn't because it will shorten the shelf life use Propylene Glycol it is also used as a preservative.


BTW

I use Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans.

 

[mecocina]

What a coincidence...I just made this today but used the seeds from 2 beans. Going to add the other 3. But I guess if I wanted to make some right now, I could use the extract I started in Aug 2012

 

[michaelsil1]

I used two Beans as well I'm broke (more is better), but I didn't remove the seeds. I started extracting a week ago and it already has a wonderful smell. I would also like some right now!

 

[mecocina]

I added the seeds from the other 3 beans and I cut up the last one and tossed that in too. What the heck...it's gonna gets strained anyway. I lucked out in 2006 on a co-op on Madagascar Vanilla Beans, 1/2 lb!. It was opened once when I got it and sealed it back up. Kinda forgot about it until last year. I bet I wouldn't be able to get the same prices now LOL.

So if I used my extract would the alcohol interfere with the taste?

 

[michaelsil1]

I added the seeds from the other 3 beans and I cut up the last one and tossed that in too. What the heck...it's gonna gets strained anyway. I lucked out in 2006 on a co-op on Madagascar Vanilla Beans, 1/2 lb!. It was opened once when I got it and sealed it back up. Kinda forgot about it until last year. I bet I wouldn't be able to get the same prices now LOL.

So if I used my extract would the alcohol interfere with the taste?

I read that it will really thin out your eJuice, but is probably okay in very small amounts.

 

[michaelsil1]

I don't even want to think about how much a 1/2 pound of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans would cost.

 

[JacobTX]

I don't even want to think about how much a 1/2 pound of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans would cost.

I'm sure it was cheaper in 2006, but I got a 1/2 pound on amazon for under $30 last Christmas to use for making gifts.

 

[michaelsil1]

I'm sure it was cheaper in 2006, but I got a 1/2 pound on amazon for under $30 last Christmas to use for making gifts.

Were they Mexican Vanilla Beans?

 

[JacobTX]

No, Madagascar bourbon.
Here's the:
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Bourb..._1_3?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1367127193&sr=1-3&

 

[michaelsil1]

No, Madagascar bourbon.
Here's the:
Premium Bourbon-Madagascar Vanilla Beans - 1/2 lb. - Approx. 54 beans: Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food

Damn, two beans cost me $9.00

 

[mecocina]

No, Madagascar bourbon.
Here's the:
Premium Bourbon-Madagascar Vanilla Beans - 1/2 lb. - Approx. 54 beans: Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food

That's a good deal. About the same price I paid in 2006.

 

[JacobTX]

They were nice and moist. They worked great for the different extracts I made for baking and the vanilla sugar turned out awesome. I still have a bottle of vanilla bourbon that is aging nicely.

 

[michaelsil1]

It has been three weeks and it's looking good





I can't wait for it to be finished.

 

[Rat2chat2]

Thanks, I'm gonna try this. I have not been pleased with the vanilla's I have purchased.

 

[michaelsil1]

Okay I'm tired of waiting its been two months




I just noticed the picture is to lite, but I've already started straining it.

I'm going to mix some with TFA Sweet Cream

 

[Iffy]

Okay I'm tired of waiting its been two months

Michael, ya have more patience than I! And some folk let it sit for six months or more... HOW?!?!?!?