Homemade Vanilla Extract
It's a simple recipe and will be treasured by your recipient.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 d 1 hr
Total Time 30 d 1 hr 10 mins
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine American
- 5 whole Vanilla beans
- 16 ounces Vodka
Split Vanilla beans down the center to exposed the pods and put them into a pint size jar.
Add Vodka to the jar and screw on ring and lid. Store in a dark cool place shaking the jar at least twice a week.
After a month minimum the extract will be ready to use.
If you do have some evaporation add more vodka to the jar leaving the vanilla beans in the jar.
Shake the jar before using the extract each time.
You are looking for this beautiful amber color. The longer the bean is in the vodka the darker the color.
Keyword Homemade Vanilla Extract