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Homemade Vanilla Extract
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
- ounce One 4- glass bottle with lid
- 2 vanilla beans Madagascar, Grade B
- 3-4 ounces vodka
Instructions
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Cut the vanilla beans in half so they will fit in the bottle. If desired, split the beans down the middle with a sharp knife. (You can do this to create more of a speckled look in your extract, although we have never noticed a significant difference in the outcome of flavor by splitting the beans).
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Add beans to bottle.
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Add vodka until full.
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Cap bottle and store in a cool, dark place for 8-12 weeks for full flavor to develop.
Recipe Notes
Change it Up:
If using Grade A Vanilla Beans, use 1 and 1/2 beans for a 4 ounce bottle.
For an 8-ounce bottle of extract, simply double the amount of beans and vodka. You do not need to cut the beans in half, since they should fit the full length.
Get the most out of your beans! You can use your vanilla beans more than once! When you finish your bottle, simply pour in more vodka to top off, maybe add one more fresh bean, and wait another 8-12 weeks. Voila! Alternatively, take the beans (now much more soft and moist, even the Grade B), and use them (seeds and all) in a cooking or baking adventure!