Anonymous
Post 01/06/2015 14:43     Subject: Re:Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
up to double with extract. For bonus flavor, use paste: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HQE11O
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2015 10:42     Subject: Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Agree with pp. I accidentally poured extra into an apple pie. It ruined it. Smelled great. Tasted horrible.


Yes. Too much vanilla makes it like eating a scented candle not a baked good. Resist the impulse, OP.


And we all know how much DCUM hates scented candles...


Anonymous
Post 01/06/2015 10:23     Subject: Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
I usually use the intended amount if I'm using homemade vanilla. If I'm using supermarket I either double, or use the right amount of vanilla plus equal amount of almond extract - FABULOUS in brownies, and cherry or apple things.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2015 07:24     Subject: Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
Anonymous wrote:I thought I was the only one who did this! Must look into Penzey's double strength vanilla . . .


This is exactly what I was going to say.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2015 02:57     Subject: Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
I always double it! Love vanilla ...just not the candle!
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2015 22:49     Subject: Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Agree with pp. I accidentally poured extra into an apple pie. It ruined it. Smelled great. Tasted horrible.


Yes. Too much vanilla makes it like eating a scented candle not a baked good. Resist the impulse, OP.


And we all know how much DCUM hates scented candles...
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2015 22:43     Subject: Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
I thought I was the only one who did this! Must look into Penzey's double strength vanilla . . .
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2015 22:35     Subject: Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
Anonymous wrote:Agree with pp. I accidentally poured extra into an apple pie. It ruined it. Smelled great. Tasted horrible.


I did the same with an apple pie. Yuck. But for other baked goods, I don't think they're as sensitive.

I've never actually measured vanilla though, I just pour out a small glug, or a large glug, or sometimes two or three glugs.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2015 22:20     Subject: Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
I add a few splashes of orange bitters instead of extra vanilla. For most things, it works.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2015 22:06     Subject: Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
Anonymous wrote:Agree with pp. I accidentally poured extra into an apple pie. It ruined it. Smelled great. Tasted horrible.


Yes. Too much vanilla makes it like eating a scented candle not a baked good. Resist the impulse, OP.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2015 22:00     Subject: Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
I use Penzey's double strength vanilla for everything, and usually add an extra little splash on top of that . With the double strength, you get more vanilla flavor with the extra liquid (which can cause issues in some baked goods) or any boozy flavor.

If I really want an extra vanilla punch, I add a teaspoon of vanilla bean paste. It doesn't throw off the wet/dry ratio as much as vanilla extract.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2015 21:39     Subject: Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
thanks! you all are like calling my best girlfriends - except my girlfriends don't bake!
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2015 21:31     Subject: Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
Agree with pp. I accidentally poured extra into an apple pie. It ruined it. Smelled great. Tasted horrible.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2015 21:29     Subject: Re:Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
Double, but don't quadruple. It gets weird.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2015 21:27     Subject: Is there such as thing as too much vanilla extract?
I always add more. Seems to improve the flavor. Baking brownies right now and thinking of quadrupuling the vanilla.
Anyone every done this?