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Vanilla Extract

 
Vanilla Extract
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Other Names:pure vanilla

What is Vanilla Extract?

Pure implies natural not artificially derived. Pure vanilla extract is made by "percolating" chopped vanilla beans with ethyl alcohol and water. Manufacturers may use a variety of types and qualities of beans. The process of extraction takes about 48 hours then the mixture is placed in tanks from anywhere from a few days to several weeks. The aged mixture is then filtered, placed in holding tanks and eventually bottled. Pure extracts may still contain some sugar, corn syrup, caramel, colors as well as stabilizers. Pure vanilla extracts must contain at least 35% alcohol. FDA requirements are a minimum of 13.35 ounces of vanilla beans to a gallon of a minimum of 35% alcohol to 65% water mixture.Learn more about history and uses of vanilla

Substitute for Vanilla Extract

Artificial vanilla OR to vary flavor maple extract OR 1 3" vanilla bean scaped and added to recipe liquid, OR 1 teaspoon vanilla powder per teaspoon vanilla extract

Equivalents

1 oz vanilla extract. = 2 1/2 tbsp.

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Nutrition Information For Vanilla Extract

Serving Size
1 cup
 
Calories
599
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 19mg
0%
Potassium
308g
10%
Total Carbohydrate 26g
10%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 26g
Protein 0g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Vanilla Extract Recipes

  • Lavender Scented Pots de Creme
    This delicate Lavender Scented Pots de Creme dessert is scented with dried lavender flowers. The flowers are heated with the creme and allowed to stand to absorb the scent.
  • Peppermint Whoopie Pies
    Chocolate cookie dough is flavored with peppermint and vanilla extracts.  The cookie sandwiches are filled with a combination of marshmallow cream, crushed peppermint candies, fresh butter and powdered sugar.
  • Bailey's Creme Brulee
    Recipe for Bailey's Creme Brulee. The recipe includes Bailey's Irish Cream, egg yolks, sugar, heavy cream and vanilla. The Bailey's adds a nice rich flavor. Caramelize the tops with your broiler or a creme brulee torch.
  • Coconut Flan
    This simple Coconut Flan recipe is flavored with shredded coconut then topped with toasted shredded coconut.The recipe uses 3 whole eggs plus 3 yolks. This flan will feed 8 hungry people.
  • Key Lime Pie
    Easy to make recipe for Key Lime Pie uses fresh Key Limes and sweetened condensed canned milk. Includes calorie/nutritional information.

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