Homemade Vanilla Extract
Two ingredients are all you need to make your own rich vanilla extract to use or give as gifts.
Equipment
- 6 8-ounce bottles
- 8-ounce liquid measuring cup optional
- funnel optional
Ingredients
- 24 vanilla beans
- 48 ounces vodka
Instructions
- Wash bottles thoroughly or run them through the dishwasher to clean and dry them.
- To each of the six 8-ounce bottles, add 4 vanilla beans.
- Add 8 ounces of vodka to each bottle of vanilla beans to cover beans completely. You may need to push the beans farther into the bottle.
- Cover with lids and set in cool, dry, dark place like a pantry for 2-3 months before using in order for flavor to fully develop.
- Keeps indefinitely. Vodka can be added to replenish extract.