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Homemade vanilla extract

Homemade Vanilla Extract; Easy Recipe

Easy recipe for making homemade vanilla extract. Recipe only uses two ingredients and can be ready to use in a few short weeks. Step-by-step video included.

Course condiment, spice
Cuisine Extract
Keyword extract, vanilla bean, vanilla extract
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 (4 ounce bottles)
Author jettskitchen.com

Ingredients

  • 6 Vanilla beans Grade A or B
  • 2 750ml Alcohol of choice can use to make 6 (4 ounce) bottles using vodka and 6 (4 ounce) bottles for Crown Royal

Instructions

  1. Cut vanilla beans in half and make a slice down the center of each one.

  2. Place one half cut bean into each 4 ounce glass bottle. Place funnel into bottle and fill with alcohol.

  3. Put lid on bottle. Shake bottle at least every day or weekly for 6-8 weeks.

  4. Infuse for 3 to 6 months for a more intense vanilla flavor.

  5. Keep bottles out of direct sunlight while infusing. Store bottle in cabinet at room temperature.