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Homemade Vanilla Extract
Make your own vanilla extract! It's easy and so much cheaper than store bought extract!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Pantry Staple
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
pantry staple, vanilla
Author:
Mikayla M.
Cost:
25
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.