Homemade Vanilla Extract
Make your own vanilla extract! It's easy and so much cheaper than store bought extract!
Equipment
- Glass bottle, preferably dark glass
- knife
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 32 ounces Vodka or any other 80 proof or stronger alcohol you wish to use
- 15 Vanilla beans Grade B (cheaper)
Tools
- Glass bottle, preferably dark glass
- Knife
Instructions
- Slice open the vanilla bean to expose inner bean.
- Cut bean to size to fit in bottle.
- Place in bottle, and fill with vodka.
- Cap and let sit in dark, cool place for at least 8 weeks before using.
- When ready to use, shake and use as you normally would!
Notes
- Requires 8 weeks to reach usable state.
- Shake Before use.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
- 15 beans to 32 ounces is my preferred ratio, adjust based on size of bottle, i.e. about 4 beans for 8 ounces.