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Homemade Vanilla Extract

It's a simple recipe and will be treasured by your recipient.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 days 1 hour
Total Time 30 days 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 40
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 5 whole Vanilla beans
  • 16 ounces Vodka

Instructions
 

  • 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