Ask Lisa: Why do recipes always add the vanilla last? - Washington Times-Reporter

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Ask Lisa: Why do recipes always add the vanilla last? Washington Times-Reporter By Lisa Abraham More Content Now Q: Why do recipes for custards and such always say to add the vanilla last? -- J.A., Niles, Ohio. A: Vanilla extract is made largely of alcohol which, when boiled, will burn off taking with it much of the vanilla flavor ... and more »