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Homemade Vanilla Extract
It only takes a few minutes and a couple of ingredients to make homemade vanilla extract. Use it for your own baking or give it as a gift!
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 vanilla beans, about 1 ounce or 28g
- 8 ounces (240 ml) 80-proof vodka, or other 80-proof alcohol like bourbon, rum, or brandy
- glass container with a tight seal
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Instructions
- Split the vanilla beans down the middle with a sharp knife or scissors. Don't slice all the way through the beans.
- Place the beans in the container, folding or cutting them as needed to fit.
- Pour the alcohol over the beans, making sure the beans are completely submerged.
- Seal the container tightly, and store in a cool, dark place.
- The extract will be ready to use after as little as 4 weeks, but 8 weeks is better, and longer is likely best.
Notes
- Scale the recipe as needed to make a smaller bottle for personal use or to make several bottles for storing and gifting. (The bottles pictured here have a 100ml capacity.)
- Store in a cool, dark place. Properly stored, vanilla extract will last for years.
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