Bakeware Kit · Vanilla

Homemade Vanilla Extract Kit

Homemade extract needs only two ingredients: vanilla beans and alcohol. Grade B beans are the ones made for extracting. Add amber bottles and a few simple tools, then let it steep at least 8 weeks.

What you'll make: Homemade Vanilla Extract, Double-Fold Vanilla Extract, Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract

5 essentials · 11 in the Complete kit · Reviewed October 23, 2026

Made with this kit: Homemade Vanilla Extract

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From VanillaGoods · Essential

Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Grade B (5 beans)

Grade B (extract grade) beans have less water, so more of the flavor ends up in the bottle.

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From VanillaGoods · Complete kit

Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Grade B (4 oz bag)

Enough beans for a big batch or a year of gift bottles.

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How to use it

Split each bean lengthwise and cut it to fit the bottle.
Cover the beans with 35-40% alcohol (vodka, bourbon or rum), seal and label with the date.
Shake weekly and keep it out of the sun; it's ready in 8 weeks and keeps improving.