Homemade Vanilla Extract
A simple recipe for making your own delicious vanilla extract at home. Perfect for baking, cooking, and gifting.
Ingredients
- 6 vanilla beans
- 8 ounces 240 ml vodka or other neutral spirit (40% alcohol content or higher)
Instructions
- Split each vanilla bean lengthwise, leaving about an inch connected at one end.
- Place the split vanilla beans in a clean glass bottle.
- Pour the alcohol over the beans, ensuring they are completely submerged.
- Seal the bottle tightly and label it with the date.
- Store the bottle in a cool, dark place.
- Shake the bottle gently once a week.
- Allow the extract to steep for at least 8 weeks, preferably 3-6 months, before using.
Notes
- For best results, use grade A vanilla beans.
- You can experiment with different types of alcohol like rum or bourbon for unique flavor profiles.
- The extract can be used after 8 weeks, but the flavor improves with longer steeping times.
- Store in a cool, dark place. When properly stored, homemade vanilla extract can last indefinitely.
- You can experiment with different types of alcohol like rum or bourbon for unique flavor profiles.
- The extract can be used after 8 weeks, but the flavor improves with longer steeping times.
- Store in a cool, dark place. When properly stored, homemade vanilla extract can last indefinitely.
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