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Homemade Vanilla Extract
Learn how to make vanilla extract - a beautiful vanilla gift with free printable labels. Once you have homemade vanilla, you'll never purchase store bought again!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
days
d
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Seasoning
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
48
teaspoons
Author:
Julie Blanner
Ingredients
6
whole
vanilla beans
1
cup
alcohol
vodka, rum, brandy or bourbon
Instructions
Split vanilla beans lengthwise. By splitting your beans, or snipping into small bits, you expose more surface area, which makes a better extract.
Place in a bottle.
Using a funnel, fill with alcohol.
Store in a dark cabinet for a at least a month.
Shake occasionally.
Notes
By splitting your beans, or snipping into small bits, you expose more surface area, which makes a better extract.
Storing for 3+ months is optimal, shaking occasionally.
Beans can be used for a year - just refill with vodka. If you feel your vanilla extract is weak, just add a few more beans.
Vodka is most commonly used to make extract, but try using bourbon or brandy for a fun, flavorful twist.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
12
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
1
mg