Cinnamon Berry Vanilla Extract Blend - 7 Ingredients - Just Add Spirits

Summertime Only Series - Only Available Once a Year

The Cinnamon Berry Vanilla Extract Blend — A Summertime-Only Artisan Vanilla Extract

Imagine the intoxicating scent of warm cinnamon drifting through the kitchen, layered with the bright, jewel-toned burst of fresh berries and the deep, complex sweetness of three extraordinary vanilla beans. This is not a simple extract — it is an experience. The Cinnamon Berry Vanilla Extract Blend brings together the vibrant tartness of freeze-dried blueberries and raspberries, the warming depth of cinnamon and nutmeg, and the rare, layered complexity of Sentani Indonesian, Sumatran, and Ecuadorian vanilla beans into a single, breathtaking artisan extract designed to last for years. Whether you're baking a summer berry tart, swirling it into a winter spice cake, or crafting a show-stopping cocktail, this blend delivers a flavor experience that is at once bold, bright, warm, and unmistakably premium.

A Masterful Blend of Premium Ingredients — Lasts for Years

We've carefully selected seven exceptional ingredients to create this vibrant, layered extract blend:

• Freeze-Dried Blueberries — The deep, jewel-toned heart of this blend. Freeze-dried blueberries deliver an intensely concentrated berry flavor that fresh blueberries simply cannot achieve in an extract. The freeze-drying process locks in the fruit's natural sugars, tartness, and rich anthocyanin complexity, infusing the spirit with a vivid, true-to-fruit blueberry character that is bold, slightly earthy, and unmistakably real. As the extract ages, the blueberry notes deepen into something extraordinary — a lush, jammy richness that pairs beautifully with both the warming spices and the layered vanilla beneath.
• Freeze-Dried Raspberries — The bright, electric counterpoint to the blueberries. Freeze-dried raspberries bring a vivid, tart-sweet berry brightness that cuts through the richness of the cinnamon and vanilla with a clean, invigorating energy. Their natural acidity lifts the entire blend, keeping it from feeling heavy and adding a lively, fruit-forward vibrancy that makes every baked good and cocktail feel fresh and alive. Together with the blueberries, they create a berry foundation that is both deep and bright — complex, layered, and utterly irresistible.
• Cinnamon — The warm, aromatic soul of this blend. Cinnamon weaves through every layer of the extract — bridging the bright berry tartness and the deep vanilla sweetness with a familiar, comforting warmth that is instantly recognizable and endlessly versatile. It adds a gentle heat and a sweet, woody complexity that makes this blend feel like the finest spiced berry dessert you've ever tasted, elevated to an entirely new level by the extraordinary vanilla beans beneath it.
• Nutmeg — Subtly sweet, nutty, and warmly aromatic, nutmeg rounds out the spice profile with a soft, creamy depth that complements the cinnamon without competing with it. It adds a gentle, almost buttery warmth that ties the berry and vanilla layers together seamlessly — the quiet, essential note that makes the whole blend feel complete and beautifully balanced.
• Sentani Indonesian Vanilla Beans (V. Tahitensis) — Grown in the lush Papua region of Indonesia, Sentani tahitensis beans are among the most extraordinary vanillas in the world. Their aroma is immediately intriguing — bold and complex, with teasing notes of allspice, orange, and blackberry before the distinct vanilla base reveals itself with hints of tropical flowers. In extract form, Sentani beans deliver complex spicy and berry notes beneath a bold vanilla foundation — a crisp, floral sweetness unlike anything found in traditional vanilla. In the Cinnamon Berry blend, Sentani beans are nothing short of magical: their natural berry and spice character mirrors and amplifies the freeze-dried blueberries and raspberries, their floral complexity echoes the aromatic lift of the cinnamon, and their bold vanilla base ties the entire blend together with a depth and vibrancy that makes every bite taste like it was made in a tropical orchard. They are the perfect Indonesian vanilla for this blend.
• Sumatran Vanilla Beans — Grown in the rich volcanic soils of Sumatra, Indonesia, these beans deliver a bold, smoky, and deeply earthy vanilla character with warm, woody undertones and a rich, full-bodied sweetness. Sumatran vanilla adds a grounding, almost rustic depth to the blend — a dark, complex vanilla backbone that anchors the bright berry notes and the warming spices, adding a layer of sophisticated earthiness that makes this extract feel truly artisanal and unique. Their bold character ensures the vanilla presence is unmistakable even as the berries and cinnamon shine.
• Ecuadorian Vanilla Beans — Grown in the cloud forests of Ecuador, these rare and prized beans are celebrated for their exceptionally smooth, creamy, and floral vanilla character with delicate notes of caramel, dried fruit, and a subtle floral sweetness. Ecuadorian vanilla is among the most refined and elegant vanillas in the world — and in this blend, it serves as the silky, aromatic bridge between the bold Sentani and the earthy Sumatran beans. Its creamy sweetness softens the spice edges, amplifies the natural sweetness of the berries, and adds a luxurious, velvety finish that makes every drop of this extract feel like a premium, world-class ingredient.

Together, these seven ingredients work in extraordinary harmony — the vivid tartness of freeze-dried blueberries and raspberries, the warming depth of cinnamon and nutmeg, and the rare, layered complexity of Sentani, Sumatran, and Ecuadorian vanilla beans — to create an extract that is simultaneously bold and refined, bright and deep, spiced and sweet. Each ingredient was chosen not just for its individual character, but for the way it interacts with the others: the raspberries' acidity lifts the blueberries' richness, the cinnamon bridges the fruit and vanilla, the nutmeg softens and rounds, and the three vanillas — boldly spiced and floral, darkly earthy, and silkily creamy — create a vanilla foundation so complex and beautiful that it amplifies every other flavor in the blend. The result is something far greater than the sum of its parts.

No need to buy each ingredient individually. We've included the perfect amount of each ingredient in the pouch. Just add your spirit of choice!

The vanilla beans are packaged separately from the other ingredients and will ship together with the kit. Simply combine all contents together when you're ready to start your extract.

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Perfect for Berry-Inspired Baking & Beyond

This versatile extract blend elevates limitless recipes including:

• Blueberry and raspberry pies, tarts, and galettes
• Mixed berry crumbles and cobblers
• Cinnamon berry muffins and scones
• Berry-swirled cheesecake and no-bake tarts
• Spiced berry layer cakes and cupcakes
• Berry compotes, jams, and sauces
• Berry-forward cocktails, mocktails, and shrubs
• Vanilla berry ice cream and frozen desserts
• Overnight oats, yogurt parfaits, and smoothie bowls

Spirits Recommended For This Blend:

• Vodka (Preferred) — The ideal base for this blend. A high-quality, neutral vodka allows the full, vibrant complexity of the freeze-dried berries, warming spices, and three extraordinary vanilla beans to take center stage without competition. The result is a pure, luminous cinnamon berry vanilla extract where every layer — the bright raspberry tartness, the deep blueberry richness, the warm cinnamon, and the layered vanilla — shines with absolute clarity. An 80–100 proof vodka provides the ideal extraction environment for all seven ingredients.
• White Rum — Light, subtly sweet, and gently tropical, white rum adds a soft, sugarcane sweetness that amplifies the natural fruit sugars of the blueberries and raspberries beautifully. It creates a lush, slightly exotic extract with a smooth, approachable sweetness that makes berry desserts and cocktails feel effortlessly indulgent.
• Brandy — Smooth, fruit-forward, and naturally complementary to berry flavors, brandy pairs elegantly with the blueberry and raspberry notes in this blend. Its grape-based heritage and gentle oak complexity add a refined, warm depth that makes this extract feel like a premium European patisserie ingredient.

The VanillaPura Difference

Each pouch contains the perfect ratio of premium ingredients — just add your choice of spirit and let the magic happen. Our blend recipe has been tested and perfected to deliver consistent, professional-quality results every time. Whether you're a professional baker or passionate home cook, this extract blend brings the vibrant, layered flavors of sun-ripened berries, warming spices, and the world's finest vanilla to life in every dish.

Instructions

Simple to make: Just add all of the contents of the pouch (including the separately packaged vanilla beans) to an extract jar of your choice, and add your spirit. Follow these simple instructions:

• 2oz Pouch comes with 1oz vanilla beans: Add to 10oz of Spirits
• 4oz Pouch comes with 2oz vanilla beans: Add to 20oz of Spirits
• 8oz Pouch comes with 4oz vanilla beans: Add to 40 oz of Spirits
• 1lb Pouch comes with 8oz vanilla beans: Add to 80 oz of Spirits

Important Tip: Freeze-dried fruit and other dried ingredients are thirsty and will absorb some of the alcohol. Top off spirits if alcohol drops below the ingredients to ensure ingredients are fully submerged during extraction for maximum results. Some ingredients will float at first. Fermentation weights in mason jars are recommended for making Artisan extract blends. If you don't have mason weights, manually press the ingredients down during the first week of extraction until they absorb the liquid and sink on their own.

After 2 Months:

• Taste test the extract by putting 2 drops into a tablespoon of milk or whipped cream, stir and taste.
• Remove all of the ingredients by pouring the extract through a fine mesh strainer or coffee filter.
• Return the vanilla beans and the extract to the jar to rest for 10 more months.
• If you love how the extract tastes — cinnamon berry forward — you can begin using it immediately. Continue to let the vanilla beans extract for 10 more months if you wish it to be more vanilla forward. It's 100% up to you.

After 12 Months (up to 18 months for dark spirits):

• Taste test your extract to ensure it meets your desired flavor profile. If you would like more pronounced vanilla flavor, let it extract for another month or longer, taste testing monthly.
• If you love the taste, remove the vanilla beans and use them for vanilla powder, sugar or paste, or add them to your mother jar. Or, leave the vanilla beans in your Cinnamon Berry extract for more pronounced vanilla flavor over time.
• Enjoy!