Oh my stars! I was so thrilled to see this video because I had almost a quart of dehydrated Stevia from the only plant I’ve ever grown successfully. As soon as I saw this video, I ran out and bought a bottle of vodka and made the most fantastic Stevia drops I’ve ever tasted. I’m 76 years old and learn something new every day. Thank you so much, Sarah, for this video and all you do to teach us old dogs new tricks!
@tracybruring7560
9 ай бұрын
I love growing stevia. I will grow bee balm, sweet basil, thai basil, spearmint and stevia, pick and dry large batches of this on a shower curtain and when dry, crunch it up to take out the stems, and store in jars as herbal tea. With stevia in it you don't need to add sweetner.
@beth5765
9 ай бұрын
Great tip
@phyllismilligan624
8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much. I live a little east of you guys and am so thrilled to follow your lead when it comes to gardening in this area. I grew some stevia this year and had no idea how to process it. YOU ARE THE BEST!! Thank you.
@teresaf.6009
9 ай бұрын
I love your videos! You are so knowledgeable, explain everything so well and you have a wonderful spirit which makes your videos very enjoyable to watch ❤
@user-vl4iu6ps3s
4 күн бұрын
Oh my goodness, I didn’t know you could make Stevia that easily from home. I have used Stevia for years and years, this might be a new project for me.
@Connie-wl7tr
9 ай бұрын
I’m sorry I have to add another comment! One of the biggest reasons I keep watching you guys (besides the fact that I like you ) is that you try new ways to do stuff and if it doesn’t work you’re not afraid to say it didn’t work and why. And as you know that makes it so others don’t have to make the same mistakes! Love you guys! ❤❤❤God bless!!!
@lindamarshall8279
9 ай бұрын
EXTRA INFO / WARNING: Be VERY careful as you heat and reduce your mixture on a GAS stove. You are producing alcohol fumes right next to a naked flame, which can cause a fire. Use your extractor fan, or an electric element is even better. Also, Sarah, the concentration of your drops is probably different than the Azure drops which means you will probably need to use a different amount for the same effect. Great video, TFS. As a retired Chemist I just had to add the warning, hope you don’t mind. I know you and Kevin always take safety seriously. 😊
@barbaradumler6503
9 ай бұрын
I was wondering if you could sous vide the liquid or pasteurize it rather than simmering it. Would that take the alcohol out of if it would even be necessary to take the alcohol out.
@michaelw7249
9 ай бұрын
@@barbaradumler6503 Good thought, but, sous vide is done in a vacuum sealed bag, so it wouldn't be reduced
@theresatyree3904
8 ай бұрын
Married to a Chemical Engineer, He verified,
@earthsmoke9450
2 ай бұрын
Unnecessary warning, in my opinion. If, anyone needed that warning, perhaps they should just buy from a store and leave it to the adults.
@virginiaquintal
9 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you did this now I know how to make my own stevia drops!
@jeannefoguth2339
9 ай бұрын
Looks like the most difficult part is growing the stevia plant! Thank you for showing us how simple this is.
@pamclark6686
9 ай бұрын
Thank you, Sara! I started growing my own Stevia this year. Looking forward to making mine! Blessings to you all!
@dorenenagy564
9 ай бұрын
Sara, you are so great at teaching on your videos. Love watching and learning. 💛👏
@SherryC-vl8yj
3 күн бұрын
This was a timely video I just harvested a large batch of easy to grow Stevia completely organic. I like to use organic vodka for my tinctures and extracts. I think it takes the product up a whole new level of goodness… Not to be critical, because I think your video was excellent but I think using a plastic spoon in vodka, which is a solvent and then adding heat, is very likely going to release some of the plastic into your wonderful extract. I would use a metal spoon, stainless just like your stainless steel pot and your stainless steel strainer. Making our medicines in our kitchen can be so rewarding. I think the investment and stainless steel measuring cups bowls, measuring spoons, cooking pot strainer and stainless steel. Funnel is an excellent investment and very often can be found at the thrift stores if a person is on a limited budget. Keep the videos Coming! 🍀
@mrsmotort5324
9 ай бұрын
We have stevia growing in the garden, what a perfect project for it! Thank you Sarah!!!
@anneo3754
9 ай бұрын
That will be a project for me to try next season. I grew stevia once quite a few years ago and it grew like a weed but I didn't really know how to use it, so it mostly went to compost. Thanks for the tip about not boiling it because that probably contributed to my failure as well. 😊
@TnCountryBoy
23 күн бұрын
Thank you Sarah !! We were just talking about "what now" after getting a nice pile of dried leaves. I almost ground them and used dry. Still might try a few that way. Time to go to the liquor store.
@milosterwheeler2520
9 ай бұрын
When you are having "weather", I wish you would open and close your videos with short scene-setter shots of what is happening outside. The weather where we are watching is different. It helps us have a feel of the location we are watching. I'm in California. I like seeing your fall and winter weather - even your heat spells.
@bh2844
9 күн бұрын
I love your videos!! You are so inspiring and a great teacher. Thank you for sharing! I am growing Stevia in my garden for the first time. I'm excited to process into liquid drops!
@HorseyGal4ever
9 ай бұрын
Sarah, You really are an amazing lady! I appreciate all the good homesteading knowledge you and Kevin share, especially recipes like this. Thank you and God Bless!😇🥰
@gloriac3506
9 ай бұрын
You mentioned you were on the Keto diet and that's why you wanted to drop the sugar and said you felt Stevia would be okay because it's a plant. Sugar Cane and sugar beet are also plants, and can be grown at home to produce sweeteners. Is it just the commercially processed sugar that's the issue?
@lacreshawood4925
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge of growing and using what you grow. You’re are an awesome blessing!!!
@msplum3306
9 ай бұрын
“Sweet” video!!! Thanks a bunch and a bunch and another big bunch!
@jenniferrush8231
9 ай бұрын
This was so interesting to me!
@blujeans9462
9 ай бұрын
Wow! I never would have thought it was so easy. I love liquid stevia (organic, 100%) and although the price doesn't bother me (2 oz lasts about a month - $5) it would be so amazing to try this on my own. Fantastic. :-)
@TMesser74
9 ай бұрын
I harvested my 2nd year stevia this year and now I know how to make it into drops. And I just purchased vodka for my vanilla so I already have everything I need including amber dropper bottles! Thank you!
@missouribroad978
9 ай бұрын
I’ve been gathering stevia all summer from my garden and appreciate this tutorial!
@Mr.LightsOut
9 ай бұрын
I'm always learning here🎉❤
@michellesmith4584
9 ай бұрын
Sounds like I need to invest some time into growing Stevia! Thanks for the today's video! 🙂
@abidingpastures
9 ай бұрын
The 36 hour wait time is critical. I have done this and forgotten the stevia. It is beyond horrible. The shorter time works. Thanks for this video!
@jenny9545horse
9 ай бұрын
Awesome video 👍🏼❤
@Lauraway2
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much this is the first time I have totally understood how to this. I have been growing stevia for awhile and never knew how to make the drops.
@tammyhoushour8070
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video...i smiled when you used a coffee filter for straining... that's what i use when i make tintures and firestarter anything you need to strain . I'm going to do this next year if i find the stevia plant
@dennisematty5109
9 ай бұрын
I just dried mine then grounded it up. Then I just add a tip of a spoon to my tea. Done
@aurawright2130
Ай бұрын
Thank you for creating this video. I am growing my first stevia plant in this year’s garden but didn’t know how I was going to process it. Now I have the procedure right here in my hands. Thank you so very much!!!
@amysano5424
9 ай бұрын
Thats awesome.
@pcken9067
9 ай бұрын
Awesome share Sarah! My plants are ready to harvest, this was perfect timing.
@cheryltemple7188
9 ай бұрын
TYVM for all you and Kevin share of your life with us.❤ I will be making this recipe for sure!
@emilyb5972
9 ай бұрын
Thank you
@catemaclean9579
9 ай бұрын
I eat a Keto/Meat based diet. I don't use enough of any sweetener to make my own stevia drops. But, this is an awesome video that I will keep in my back pocket and share! Thank you Sarah for your very informative and instructional videos.
@marking-time-gardens
9 ай бұрын
Would also make a wonderful gift...🌻
@spitfirespilie7931
8 ай бұрын
That’s cool I think I might try that.
@tammymarple5347
9 ай бұрын
Good morning 🙏😊 And thank you again! I’m already planning to grow my own stevia next summer! My husband is diabetic but uses stevia on occasion in his tea. I get it from azure but it would be so wonderful to have my own homegrown stevia! Love your videos Have a blessed week 🙏😊
@mrbim1954
9 ай бұрын
Such knowledge! Thanks for sharing!
@marking-time-gardens
9 ай бұрын
So thankful that you have shared this "oh so easy recipe!" Great for home and awesome for gifts as well! Blessings on your day Kiddo!🥰🌻🐛💕Carolyn in Ohio
@sandrapratt6196
9 ай бұрын
So happy to see you make this! Thank you!
@marlaconry6341
9 ай бұрын
Wonderful! So excited to try this. Thank you!
@frozenstone1787
9 ай бұрын
Thank you Sarah .😊 I will try next year.❤
@YamIa3gypsy
9 ай бұрын
Thanks, Sarah! You ROCK!
@alamo2211
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing the process Sarah. I might try that next year!
@iexpectmiracles
9 ай бұрын
My Stevia plant died this summer. I will have to start over again next year!
@pennyportolese6064
9 ай бұрын
I am so impressed
@nancypatterson868
9 ай бұрын
I have always wondered how that process was done. Thanks so much for sharing that.
@mandaavis799
9 ай бұрын
Man. I’d love this so much. Why why why did my body have to decide that stevia was a no. I 100% break out in hives. Supposedly it’s part of the ragweed family which I guess makes sense given my other allergies. Just ugh! Lol
@betty8173
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I just read that arnica is also in ragweed family...
@mandaavis799
9 ай бұрын
@@betty8173 oh interesting.
@linkay6
9 ай бұрын
That is great! Very interesting how it's done.
@swianecki
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the recipe. You encourage me to try new things and I enjoy learning new things even at my age!
@junewrogg6137
9 ай бұрын
This is exciting!!!! Can't wait to do this next year!
@grannyrsh5553
4 ай бұрын
Totally awesome that you made homemade stevia drops! And not any weird additives. Maybe someday you’ll have your own line of homemade products to sell to people that appreciate the quality.
@kcs.farm09
9 ай бұрын
Good evening! Little behind on watching your videos. Had a little one and been a little crazy around here. But love the stevia drops!!
@kimstryker4183
9 ай бұрын
Thankyou for sharing your knowledge, this is so helpful.
@renamaemcdonald2075
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this! I didn't know that it was so easy!❤
@renamurray3206
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!❤ I will be trying to grow my own 😊
@louievdo7631
9 ай бұрын
This was an excellent video I intend to do it myself I've always wanted to try it and here we go
@christiensgarden3325
9 ай бұрын
Totally trying this
@terifrank7393
9 ай бұрын
THANK YOU! Was waiting for this video. I have lots of stevia and so looking forward to making this extract! God bless! You have helped me with so many projects on our farm with the gardens and canning!! So love watching your canning videos while I did my canning this summer!!
@user-gu3sb9je1o
9 ай бұрын
Awesome video! I can't wait to try growing and making this next year.
@lookingtotheeastreatha7379
9 ай бұрын
I LOVE IT!!! Thanks, Sarah! I use Stevia, but have yet to grow my own plants! That is my next project! Thanks, again! God bless!
@y.s.warren3706
9 ай бұрын
This is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
@Davidg1t1
9 ай бұрын
You are so articulate and full of information. Thank you for your Awesome videos! Shine On! 🌻
@patfaulkner2069
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Your new kitchen is beautiful and looks so functional. I plan to grow stevia next year and will certainly try your recipe. You and Kevin have been such a blessing to me. I've learned so much from you two. God bless you both.
@galeprivett5180
9 ай бұрын
Love when you so us how to do things like this🙏
@WilliamMiller-nr5gb
9 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Thank you for this video! 😊
@sharibc3597
9 ай бұрын
I had no idea! I may need to try this next garden!!
@jerseygirlvet
9 ай бұрын
Excited to see this video, I grow stevia as well. Thanks for sharing.
@gardensandgracehomestead
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@sharongiesbrecht8417
9 ай бұрын
Very interesting
@terisoto8230
9 ай бұрын
I have been watching your channel and love it. I am gonna try this one. Thanks for sharing Sarah. God bless you, Kevin, your kids all three and God bless your animals.
@joannak4640
9 ай бұрын
That's fantastic, Sarah 👍 Great video ❤️
@olddawgdreaming5715
9 ай бұрын
TOTALLY AWESOME SARAH !! That was amazing to see how simple you can make such a great product so easily. Thanks for sharing with us , keep up the fantastic videos, stay safe and God Bless you folks. Fred.
@kaybusby7507
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this information. Looks pretty easy and I'm sure it tastes good as well.
@brendawolf1638
9 ай бұрын
I’ve been waiting for that video! Thank you!
@pamelafelddergrant
9 ай бұрын
Thanks. I may try it.
@tinaprice3534
9 ай бұрын
Just wanted to say, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
@susanmitchell4820
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Learned something new again!!!!
@archaprice3372
9 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@susanhenley8240
9 ай бұрын
Made my first batch of stevia drops recently, wonderful to have in the fridge. Important to note that alcohol has a much lower boiling point than water does, so you want to 'steam' out the alcohol, never let it near the boiling point. Once reduced by 40-50%, there will be only trace amounts of alcohol left behind in the drops.
@zyndamontgomery7761
9 ай бұрын
I love, enjoy, & look forward to all of your videos. Thank you for all the wonderful things you’ve shared & taught me. God bless
@lornabarker1983
9 ай бұрын
Nice to see how to make it. Will try that one myself. Love the channel.
@xtremebwhntrss
9 ай бұрын
So awesome! I going to try & grow it next year! Thank you for the awesome vdeo Kevin & Sarah, & Always God Bless you!❤
@reneeclark9903
9 ай бұрын
So excited to try this
@barbaravollmert9508
9 ай бұрын
Thankyou very much!!! I have been growing stevia for 2 years now !!!
@CarolAnnette1227
9 ай бұрын
This is amazing!! I will now try and grow my own Stevia!
@emilyb5972
9 ай бұрын
Do your stevia plants survive the winter in your greenhouse ? If so can you show how they are taken care of ? If not can you show us any tricks to start seeds. Pretty Please 🌹🌸
@LivingTraditionsHomestead
9 ай бұрын
No, they do not. We will be starting more from seed next spring.
@lindaknapp7041
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this how-to video! You inspired me to grow stevia this year and I have dehydrated enough from my one plant to make drops. Now I know how to do this.
@Eizenz
9 ай бұрын
I started my own garden this year and found your channel recently. Thank you for making these videos - I'm learning a lot.
@TheNasu7777
9 ай бұрын
Im going to do this. Thank You😊❤
@doreenburkhart78
7 ай бұрын
Thank u so much and God Bless
@annenitkowski
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Looks like I’ll be growing stevia next year. 😊
@susancole5834
9 ай бұрын
Love this! Will definitely try making it, got seeds to plant next year!
@belieftransformation
9 ай бұрын
Great instructions & easy to follow! I will try growing Stevia next year! Thanks for sharing! 🤗💕🇨🇦
@dbales8288
9 ай бұрын
This is SO EXCITING!! I really want to do this myself too!!! Having to watch my sugar intake, this would definitely help with eating healthier.
@jewelsbug927
9 ай бұрын
Love this!!! Thank you for sharing!
@melvinliles
9 ай бұрын
Thank YOU...just what I was wondering about...Just what I needed to know,
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