There’s something undeniably special about homemade vanilla extract—rich, aromatic, and full of character. It’s one of those pantry staples that gets better with time, and for holiday baking, nothing compares. When we started our first batch back in 2021, brewed a fresh round in 2023, or are preparing new jars for 2024, each year brings its own depth of flavor and a story worth sharing.
Why Homemade Vanilla is Worth It
Store-bought vanilla can be great, but our vanilla extract is exceptional. As the vanilla beans steep in bourbon, the extract becomes more complex, warmer, and more flavorful. By the time the holidays roll around, our jars are filled with liquid gold—ideal for cookies, cakes, frostings, and all things festive.
A Timeline of Flavor
• 2021 Batch:
A deep, mature extract with bold, earthy notes. Three years in the making, this batch is incredibly smooth and powerful—just a teaspoon can transform a recipe.
• 2023 Batch:
Balanced and warming, this extract is reaching its peak now. Perfect for holiday pies, gingerbread, and classic sugar cookies.
• 2024 Batch:
Freshly bottled and full of promise. Though it’s delicious even after a few months, it will continue to deepen in color and flavor as it ages.
Each batch tells a little piece of your story in the kitchen.
Perfect for Holiday Baking (and Gifting!)
Our vanilla extract elevates everything it touches:
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Holiday cookies & biscotti
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Custards and puddings
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Cinnamon rolls and sweet breads
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Frostings, glazes & whipped cream
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Hot cocoa, coffee, and winter cocktails
Beautifully bottled, it also makes a thoughtful homemade gift—personal, practical, and undeniably delicious.
A Tradition From Our Family to Yours
Our vanilla extract each year creates a lovely rhythm: fresh jars steeping as older ones reach perfection. It becomes part of the holiday season itself—a tradition flavored with warmth, patience, and the simple joy of homemade goodness.
Whether you chose 2021, 2023, or 2024; you’re holding a jar full of comfort, creativity, and holiday magic.