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      Vicki's Pecan Extract

      Vicki's Pecan Extract

      Posted by VanillaPura Pro ·

      Our private Facebook group, Making Vanilla Extract by VanillaPura has some of the most sweet and creative members! Many refer to extract making as the, "Rabbit Hole," meaning once you start, you will never stop and will always find yourself trying new and exciting recipes!

      One of the members of the group named Vicki recently shared her recipe for pecan extract. Doesn't this sound perfect for upcoming baking season? I can already think of all the breads, cookies, cakes, and pies this would be the best addition to. We are so excited to share this recipe in her own words and pictures. 

      Ingredients: 

      • 1 cup of pecans 
      • 2 cups of Titos Vodka

      Instructions: 

      1. Place all the ingredients in a glass mason jar. 
      2. Change your pecans out every 3 months
      3. Strain your pecan mixture at 6 months and it is good to go!

      *Tip: I keep my pecans sealed in the freezer for ensured freshness!

       

      14 comments

      14 comments

      I’m so glad to read the comment about making pecan sugar with the used pecans from the extract! I make vanilla sugar from the used Madagascar beans, bottle it in a classy glass container with Christmas ribbon and they become gifts for the holidays. The repeat requests come a month or two later for more!!

      Lois C Roller on

      I have used my pecan extract in all recipes calling for vanilla extract. I open a full bottle of vodka, I fully open my Madagascar beans and add 6 beans to the full bottle, tightly close it, and shake the bottle at least 2/3 minutes 2-3 times a week for a few weeks. The beans remain in the bottle even after a year, and start using the extract after 6-8 months when the liquid is a dark brown. I also buy small 2 Oz brown bottles, label them, tie them with Christmas ribbon and give them to smoky bakers. They love this gift!

      Lois C Roller on

      I used vodka for my first try. I am using bourbon for this second try. The used pecans I roast just a tad to dry them out, then make my Sandies cookie recipe. Talk about mouth watering taste for my Christmas cookies. (Don’t let the kiddies eat!).

      Lois C Roller on

      Have you ever used something other than vodka for this recipe? Like rum or bourbon?

      Sheree Hope on

      Linda,
      Most don’t use this recipe to replace vanilla but rather use it to enhance the flavor of pecans or bring the flavor to a dessert. Hope this helps! :)

      VanillaPura on

      Patricia,
      That isn’t something we have tried, so I am not 100% sure. You are welcome to try it out and let us know what you come up with! :)

      VanillaPura on

      Would this be used in place of vanilla in appropriate recipes — like the ice cream?

      Linda Schott on

      I just started my Pecan Extract today. I’m wondering if this is an extract you can Sous Vide to cut the time by 3 months like the vanillas?

      Patricia Paxton on

      Hello, Nancy!
      Exactly. Just as long as you have two cups, it will work. Happy extracting!

      VanillaPura on

      Hi Linda!
      I’m sure you can dehydrate them and add them to sugar to make some sort of pecan sugar. :)

      VanillaPura on

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