You have waited for months or even years, and it's now time to begin using your vanilla extract. But what if you still don't love the taste? What if you started before you found VanillaPura and, like many others, you found that you didn't begin with enough vanilla beans, or the right kind of alcohol. Don't despair, we can help with the tips below.Β
And if your extract is ready, what do you do with your "spent" vanilla beans? Please don't throw them out! There are several uses outlined here.Β
Time To Use My Vanilla Extract & Uses for Spent Vanilla Beans:
- How to taste test my vanilla extract to know if it's ready.
- Troubleshooting - Can I fix my extract if it doesn't smell or taste right?
- Should I use oak blocks in my extracts?Β
- Can I use my vanilla beans in a second extract?
- How do I use my "spent beans" to start a mother jar?
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- Vanilla Paste Recipe
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- Vanilla Powder Recipe
- Vanilla Salt Recipe
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