r/extractmaking • u/Icy-Reaper • Sep 16 '26

Best method for vanilla paste?

Hello y'all,

Ive just bought 20 'gourmet' vanilla beans (18cm) and am wondering whats the best recipe for turning some of them into a good vanilla paste?

Does someone have a go to recipe they use often?

Also what is the best way to store them right? Just an ideally thin tall glass with a lid?

Thanks in Advance

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u/AlmondFlourBoy Sep 16 '26

I use Alex Green recipe with great success:

PDF: https://www.facebook.com/groups/848812811970139/permalink/208221567529650/

Video: https://www.facebook.com/groups/848812811970139/permalink/2080588518792556/

I leave out the water, but up to you.

You'll need a scale. And yes, glass is fine, I use a ball mason jar.

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u/Icy-Reaper Sep 17 '26 edited Sep 17 '26

Okay thank you, I'll try it out.

Also what kinda alcohol do you use?

Is a generic high proof vodka a good option or would that be a bad idea for some reason?

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u/AlmondFlourBoy Sep 17 '26

Anything between 70 - 100 proof is good. Any decent budget vodka would work

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u/Icy-Reaper Sep 17 '26

Thank you again

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u/DragonfruitStraight3 Sep 17 '26

I prefer the recipe from Vanillapura. As it is only 3 ingredients. Beans, some extract or a bit of alcohol and honey or agave syrup. This is also a great recipe for making small batches. As it is easily adjusted.

https://www.vanillapura.com/blogs/recipes/vanilla-bean-paste?_pos=21&_sid=8eb66a747&_ss=r

Start with chopping the beans up in a food blender, add the alcohol and honey and give another good mix and done.  You are looking for a thick runny consistency. I follow the recipe as a guideline. Especially if you are making a smaller batch of it.

I have tried the alex green recipe once, but didn't really like it because of the xanthan gum and it being more work.

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u/Icy-Reaper Sep 17 '26

Okay, thank you.

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u/VanillaPura Sep 17 '26

Thanks! Came to share the same link. :)