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- Vanilla extract adds a very sweet, fragrant flavor to baked goods.
- Vanilla extract is produced by extracting the flavor of dried vanilla beans with an alcohol and water mixture. It is then aged for several months.
- The three most common types of beans used to make vanilla extract are Bourbon-Madagascar, Mexican and Tahitian.
- Store vanilla extract in a cool, dark place, with the bottle tightly closed, to prevent evaporation and loss of flavor.
- Vanilla extract will stay fresh for two years unopened and for one year after being opened.
- Imitation vanilla flavoring can be substituted for vanilla extract, but it may have an artificial taste. It is about half the cost of real vanilla extract.
- Other extracts that may be used instead of vanilla are almond, peppermint, rum or lemon, where desired or appropriate. Use the same amount as the vanilla extract called for in the recipe.
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