So, I make my own and the benefits way outweigh the time. Basically, I start a batch this time of year and they’re ready by Christmas coming season. I buy the beans on Amazon, and they last quite a while (if you have a vacuum sealer). I can make a fifth of vanilla extract for the cost of cheap booze and about 6 vanilla bean pods. I usually get a 30 pack of the pods. The last time I bought, it was $25 for all the beans and $9 for the booze.
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So really, $14 used to make 750ml of vanilla extract. Considering 2oz is around $10-$15 in the grocery store it’s a hot bargain. Plus you don’t have to let it stop steeping. I just keep it in the pantry and pull it out when needed. I also give it away as gifts a lot. From the one batch of beans, I can make 5 batches of extract. Yep. I’m right on top of that!