Vanilla Extract

Vanilla extract is a concentrated liquid ingredient made by macerating vanilla beans in alcohol. It has an intense, sweet, and warm aroma that is indispensable in baking and confectionery. It is added to cookie and cake batters, muffins, puddings, creams, ice creams, and warm beverages. Compared to vanilla sugar or synthetic vanillin, it offers a fuller and more complex flavor profile. Just a few drops are enough to give a dish a distinctive vanilla aroma. Store it in a dark place, where it will retain its potency for several years.