You guys at King Arthur Flour are probably the most knowledgeable and experienced people to answer my question. With the price of vanilla extract going through the roof, how can I somehow "replace" it. I know it is pretty hard, and I have read on it, there are several suggestions, but I would really appreciate it to know from you. I have read that you can use maple syrup, but since there is very often alcool in vanilla extract, would we miss the alcool in it tastewise if I was using maple syrup. Or maybe, can we make our own maple extract from maple syrup? I live in Quebec (Canada) where we can buy maple syrup easily and at a good price. Than you very much in advance.

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