Some extracts are made for baking. This one was made for everything. Our Honey Spiced Vanilla Extract Blend combines premium vanilla beans with warm spices and the golden sweetness of honey-inspired botanicals — all in one artisan pouch, ready to steep in your spirit of choice. The result is a deeply layered extract that brings warmth, floral sweetness, and spice to everything it touches.
Here are 10 ways to use it — from your dessert table to your morning cup.
1. Honey Cake (Lekach)
This classic honey cake is the perfect canvas for our blend. The warm spice notes in the extract mirror the cinnamon and clove already in the recipe, while the vanilla deepens the honey flavor and rounds out any bitterness. Add a teaspoon to your batter and watch a simple cake become something truly special.
2. Baklava
Baklava is already a masterpiece of honey and nuts — our extract takes it further. Stir a splash into your honey syrup before pouring it over the pastry layers. The vanilla and spice notes seep into every flaky sheet, adding a warmth and complexity that makes this dessert unforgettable.
3. Honey Glazed Ham
Yes, extract belongs on your ham. A splash of our Honey Spiced Vanilla Extract Blend stirred into your glaze adds a subtle floral warmth that balances the saltiness of the ham and amplifies the sweetness of the honey. It's the secret ingredient your holiday table didn't know it needed.
4. Crème Brûlée
Swap your standard vanilla extract for our honey spiced blend in your crème brûlée custard. The result is a silkier, more aromatic custard with a gentle spice finish that plays beautifully against the crackle of caramelized sugar on top. Elegant, effortless, extraordinary.
5. Honey Butter Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread is all about butter, sugar, and vanilla — and our blend elevates all three. The spice notes add just enough intrigue to keep these simple cookies interesting, while the honey-forward vanilla flavor makes them taste like they came from a high-end patisserie. Perfect for gifting or devouring straight from the pan.
6. Vanilla Honey Panna Cotta
Panna cotta is a study in restraint — and our extract is the perfect partner. Its floral, spiced vanilla character infuses the cream beautifully, creating a dessert that's delicate on the palate but complex in flavor. Drizzle with raw honey and a pinch of fleur de sel to finish.
7. Honey Roasted Peaches or Pears
Roasted stone fruit with honey is a simple, stunning dessert — and a few drops of our extract in the roasting pan transforms it into something restaurant-worthy. The vanilla and spice caramelize alongside the fruit, creating a sauce that's almost too good to share. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
8. Spiced Honey Ice Cream
Churn our Honey Spiced Vanilla Extract Blend into your ice cream base for a frozen dessert that tastes like warm spice and cold cream all at once. It pairs beautifully with a drizzle of dark honey, crushed honeycomb, or a sprinkle of cardamom. A scoop of this is a full sensory experience.
9. Honey Vanilla Cheesecake
Replace the vanilla extract in your cheesecake filling with our blend for a richer, more nuanced result. The spice notes cut through the richness of the cream cheese, while the honey-forward vanilla adds a floral sweetness that makes every bite feel intentional. Top with a honey drizzle and fresh figs for a showstopper presentation.
10. A Drop in Your Tea
Not every use has to be a recipe. One of our favorite ways to enjoy this extract is the simplest: a drop or two stirred into a hot cup of chamomile, Earl Grey, or chai. The vanilla and spice bloom in the heat of the tea, adding a cozy, aromatic sweetness without any sugar. It's a small ritual that makes an ordinary cup feel like a luxury.
Ready to Make Your Own?
Our Honey Spiced Vanilla Extract Blend comes with everything you need — just add your spirit of choice. Use the ratio of 1oz of beans for every 8oz of alcohol, and allow up to 1 year for light spirits (vodka, white rum, gin) or 18 months to 2 years for dark spirits (bourbon, dark rum, brandy) for the richest, most developed flavor.
One pouch. Endless possibilities. Shop the blend and start steeping today.
