The Caramel Apple Vanilla Extract Blend - 6 Ingredients - Just Add Spirits

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The Caramel Apple Vanilla Extract Blend — Fall Artisan Vanilla Extract Blend

Close your eyes and imagine the scent of crisp autumn air, the crunch of a freshly picked apple, and the slow, golden pour of warm caramel over a buttery crust. We've captured that quintessential fall harvest experience in an artisan extract blend designed to last for years — bringing the bright, orchard-fresh flavor of real apples, the deep sweetness of infused caramel, the warmth of cinnamon, and the complexity of three world-class vanilla beans to your apple pies, tarts, fritters, cocktails, and beyond. Whether you're pulling a golden apple pie from the oven, drizzling caramel over a tart, or stirring a drop into your favorite fall cocktail, this blend delivers the full, layered magic of apple harvest season in every single drop.

A Masterful Blend of Premium Ingredients - Lasts for Years

We've carefully selected six exceptional ingredients to create this decadent caramel apple extract blend:

• Freeze-Dried Apples — The heart of this blend. Freeze-dried apples deliver an intensely concentrated, orchard-fresh apple flavor that fresh apples simply cannot achieve in an extract. The freeze-drying process locks in the fruit's natural sugars, tartness, and aromatic complexity, infusing the spirit with a vivid, true-to-fruit apple character that is bright, crisp, and unmistakably real. As the extract ages, the apple notes deepen and mellow into something truly extraordinary — like the finest apple cider you've ever tasted, transformed into a baking extract.
• Dried Caramel — The soul of fall indulgence. Dried caramel infuses slowly and beautifully into the spirit, releasing a rich, buttery, golden sweetness that wraps around the apple notes like a warm embrace. Unlike artificial caramel flavoring, real infused caramel brings a nuanced, layered sweetness — slightly toasty, deeply rich, and perfectly balanced — that makes every apple dessert taste like it came from a world-class pastry kitchen.
• Cinnamon — The essential fall spice that ties everything together. Cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic depth that bridges the bright apple and the rich caramel, creating the unmistakable flavor signature of a perfect caramel apple. It provides just enough spice to add complexity and warmth without ever overpowering the fruit and caramel at the center of this blend.
• Tahitian Vanilla Beans (French Polynesia) — Prized for their floral, cherry-like, and anise-tinged aromatic profile, Tahitian vanilla beans from French Polynesia are among the most exotic and celebrated vanillas in the world. Their delicate, perfume-like sweetness weaves seamlessly through the apple and caramel layers, adding a fragrant, floral lift that elevates the entire blend and makes it unmistakably premium.
• Ugandan Vanilla Beans — Bold, creamy, and intensely sweet, Ugandan vanilla beans are celebrated for their rich, full-bodied vanilla character with warm notes of dark chocolate and dried fruit. Their deep, indulgent sweetness amplifies the caramel notes beautifully, adding a lush, velvety backbone that makes this blend feel truly decadent and complex.
• Sentani Indonesian Vanilla Beans (V. Tahitensis) — Grown in the lush Papua region of Indonesia, Sentani tahitensis beans are a truly extraordinary vanilla. When you first encounter them, the aroma is bold and immediately intriguing — teasing allspice, orange, and blackberry before the distinct vanilla base reveals itself with hints of tropical flowers, reminiscent of the paradise where these beans are grown. 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 Caramel Apple blend, this is precisely what makes them so magical: their bright berry and spice character cuts through the richness of the caramel, their floral complexity mirrors the aromatic lift of the cinnamon, and their bold vanilla base ties the entire blend together with a depth and vibrancy that makes every apple dessert taste like it was made in a tropical orchard. They are, in every sense, the perfect Indonesian vanilla for this blend.

Together, these six ingredients work in perfect harmony — the crisp brightness of freeze-dried apples, the golden richness of infused caramel, the warm spice of cinnamon, and the layered complexity of three world-class vanilla beans from French Polynesia, Uganda, and Indonesia — to create an extract that tastes like the finest caramel apple dessert you've ever experienced. Each ingredient was chosen not just for its individual character, but for the way it interacts with the others: the apple's tartness cuts through the caramel's richness, the cinnamon bridges the two, and the three vanillas — floral, creamy, and boldly spiced — 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 Fall Apple Harvest Baking & Beyond

This versatile extract blend elevates limitless recipes including:

• Classic apple pies and deep-dish apple pies
• Apple tarts and rustic galettes
• Apple fritters and apple cider donuts
• Caramel apple upside-down cake
• Apple crumbles and crisps
• Caramel apple cheesecake
• Apple-inspired cocktails and mocktails
• Apple butter and caramel apple sauce

Spirits Recommended For This Blend:

• Apple Brandy (Preferred) — The ultimate pairing for this blend. Apple brandy's naturally fruit-forward, orchard-fresh character is a match made in heaven for the freeze-dried apple and caramel notes. Its apple-based heritage amplifies the fruit layers beautifully while its oak-aged complexity adds an elegant depth that makes this extract taste like the finest apple harvest in a bottle. An 80–100 proof apple brandy provides the ideal extraction environment for all six ingredients.
• Brandy — Smooth, fruit-forward, and approachable, brandy shares apple brandy's grape and fruit-based heritage and pairs naturally with the apple and caramel notes. It creates a harmonious, elegant extract with a refined, warm complexity that lets the apple and caramel shine beautifully.
• Cognac — Cognac's naturally fruity, floral, and oak-aged complexity pairs wonderfully with the apple and caramel layers. Its refined grape-based character adds an elegant depth that elevates the entire extract, making it a sophisticated choice for bakers and cocktail enthusiasts alike.
• Vodka — A neutral base that allows the full complexity of the blend to take center stage — delivering a pure, vibrant caramel apple vanilla extract perfect for baking and cooking where you want the apple and caramel flavors to shine without spirit influence.

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 lush, indulgent flavors of crisp apples, golden caramel, warm cinnamon, 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 — apple and caramel 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 Caramel Apple extract for more pronounced vanilla flavor over time.
• Enjoy!