Make your own Vanilla Extract
Make your own Vanilla Extract
You’re seriously NOT going to believe how simple it is to make your own Vanilla Extract! Ready? You need whole vanilla beans & Vodka! THAT’S IT!
Now, since it ONLY has two ingredients you need to buy THE BEST quality you can find. It will make a difference. Buy Madagascar Vanilla beans online, they're nice, plump & supple. You don’t want hard dried up beans. Secondly the Vodka. Don’t skimp here either, buy a nice grade extra smooth Vodka. We are using cute little 4 ounce Mason Jars to put them in & I think they’re perfect.
What you’ll need:
Vanilla Beans – 3 per jar
good quality Vodka
small jars w/tight fitting lids- I used 4oz Mason Jars
What to do:
1. For each 4 ounce jar of vanilla extract you would like to make: Slice three vanilla beans down the center careful not to cut through them so that they will release their seeds. Place all 3 vanilla beans into each jar & then fill each jar with Vodka. Don’t quite fill to the top.
2. Place the lids on tightly. Store jars in a dark & cool place. Give the jars a good shake once a week. Vanilla extract will be ready to use in approximately 8 weeks.
Buon Appetito!
Re: Make your own Vanilla Extract
This one I have to try. The price of real vanilla is getting ridiculous.
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