On Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:03:17 -0700, "Dimitri" >
wrote:

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>"Ozark Baby" > wrote in message
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>> We are planning on making our own homemade vanilla extract. What I
>> want to do is to be able to give some as gifts. What size bottle would
>> anyone recommend for gifts? The other question is if I would need to
>> seal, like with canning, such jars of extract once it is made, after 6
>> months, or what? Would this homemade extract be ok just sitting on
>> shelves or should it be refrigerated or what? Any suggestions would be
>> appreciated.
>
>I have an easier solution;
>
>Get some of the small sealable jars from any kitchen supply store. You'll
>see the ones with the rubber seal and a compound wire closing system. Put 1
>or 2 vanilla beans in each and fill with sugar, regular sugar. In a few
>weeks you'll have wonderful vanilla flavored sugar to use in everything from
>balking to coffee. The best part is as you use the sugar it can be
>refilled - the flavoring ability will last for several years.
>
>Dimitri

That is nice but it is not vanilla extract and that is what I am going
to make as soon as my beans get to me.