Double Fold Vanilla (2024)

FAQs

Is double fold vanilla worth it? ›

It's a vanilla lover's heaven. It's extremely concentrated vanilla taste. Most importantly, it allows you to add twice the amount of sweetness to any recipe without increasing the moisture content.

Our 2-Fold pure Madagascar vanilla extracts are made with twice the amount of beans used for the same volume of single-fold extract. This results in a more concentrated (double-strength) vanilla extract that only requires you to use half the amount normally used in recipes.

For you and me at home, use 1 ounce (28 grams) in one cup of vodka for single-fold vanilla extract. Use 2 ounces (56 grams) in one cup of vodka for double-fold extract. The smart thing about double-fold extract is you don't have to double the amount of liquid in your recipes to get twice as much sweetness.

If you are preparing a recipe that requires vanilla extract and you find that you've run out of vanilla in all its forms, some bakers use an equal measure of pure maple syrup in its place. Avoid imitation maple syrup, which is mostly just corn syrup.

The price per kilo will vary significantly depending on the origin of the vanilla, the weather conditions in the producing countries and the global supply and demand. However, if vanilla is considered a luxury product today, this is due to the long and tedious cultivation process.

It might also cause headache and sleep problems (insomnia), especially for people who manufacture vanilla extract. When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if vanilla is safe. Skin contact with vanilla can cause irritation and swelling (inflammation) in some people.

The amount of alcohol in pure vanilla extract varies by brand. Some contain as much as 35% alcohol by volume (ABV), which is equivalent to 70-proof vodka. However, a teaspoon of that vanilla extract has very little alcohol, somewhere closer to 1%.

Trader Joe's Organic Vanilla Bean Paste

This vanilla bean paste has a strong and sweet vanilla flavor, and it's my favorite vanilla from Trader Joe's by far! It's made with vanilla grown and harvested on Madagascar, right next to Réunion. The paste is dark, thick, and loaded with vanilla beans and flavor.

Pure maple syrup has a rich, sweet flavor profile that makes it an excellent vanilla extract alternative. It can also add moisture and binding properties to baked goods. Be sure to use pure maple syrup instead of imitation syrup.

Kitchen cupboards are usually a great place to keep your vanilla extract, as long as you do not store it over a stove or near a heat source. Also, do not store vanilla extract in the refrigerator or freezer as low temperatures will cause vanilla extract to become cloudy.

Does vanilla extract go bad? ›

Does Real Vanilla Extract Expire? Pure vanilla extract—the kind made with real vanilla beans and at least 35 percent alcohol—has an indefinite shelf life. While safe, the flavor may deteriorate after a few years, especially if it's been stored improperly.

Classic Intensity: Our organic double-strength vanilla extract offers a classic yet intense flavor profile, rich with sweet aftertones. It's the perfect vanilla for homemade ice cream or adding an extra kick to your favorite recipes.

If you use vanilla regularly in baked goods like cookies and cakes, there's no reason to spring for the fancy stuff, or even the real stuff—artificial extract will do just fine. If you drink a lot of nog or make uncooked ice cream bases or cold desserts like panna cotta, you might consider buying real extract.

For example, taste tests conducted by Cooks Illustrated and Epicurious both found that the difference in taste in baked goods was subtle or even undetectable, but made with imitation vanilla extracts tended to win over desserts made with pure vanilla extract.