Hi Betty,
Well I know that this post is probably a day late and a dolor short but I figured that I would post it anyway. This is a recipe from Paula Dean’s book “The Lady & Sons Just Desserts”. It’s a great recipe and VERY simple. I also included her recipe for Condensed Milk. It’s a great recipe and saves you a load of money to boot. Enjoy!
Homemade vanilla extract: It's so much better than a store-bought extract and wonderfully easy to make: Split 2 vanilla beans lengthwise, and then cut them in half crosswise. Put the beans, including any seeds that may fall out, in a clean glass jar. Add ¥2 cup of bourbon, seal the jar, and give it a vigorous shake. Put in a cool dark cupboard for 2 weeks and shake it well every day. After 2 weeks, let the extract sit undisturbed for 2 more weeks. It is ready to use after that. If you keep replenishing the extract that you use with an equal amount of bourbon, the beans should last you for at least a year, or longer if you use less extract.
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Sweetened Condense
I CAN'T TELL YO u how many times I've started preparing a recipe, only to go to the cabinet and find I have no condensed milk. Hope this helps you out of a possible jam. Oh, by the way, you'll find this to be a good bit cheaper than the store-bought.
This recipe makes the equivalent of one i4-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk.
l/3 cup boiling water 4 tablespoons butter
% cup sugar
l/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract i cup Carnation powdered milk
Using an electric mixer, blend together water, butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add powdered milk and blend until thick. Store in refrigerator for up to a week.  |