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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Name: Homemade Vanilla Extract
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 6–8 Vanilla beans; 1 cup Vodka

Makes: 1 cup Prep Time: 10 minutes Infusion Time: 6–12 months

Prep

10m

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Makes: 1 cup Prep Time: 10 minutes Infusion Time: 6–12 months

Prep

10m

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Organic Vanilla Beans

Ingredients

Method

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Step 1

Using a sharp knife, carefully split each vanilla bean lengthwise to expose the seeds.

6–8 Vanilla beans

Step 2

Place the vanilla beans in a clean glass jar or bottle.

Step 3

Pour the vodka over the beans, making sure they are completely submerged.

1 cup Vodka

Step 4

Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place.

Step 5

Let the vanilla extract infuse for at least 2 months before using. For a richer, deeper vanilla flavor, allow it to infuse for 6 months or longer. Gently shake the jar every week or two while it infuses.

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6–8

Vanilla beans, whole

1

cup

Vodka, 80 proof

Notes

Write the date you started your vanilla extract on the jar so you know how long it has been infusing. Starting a new jar every 6–12 months is an easy way to always have a batch maturing while you’re using another.

As you use your vanilla extract, you can top off the jar with more vodka to keep the infusion going. The vanilla beans can be reused for quite a while. Replace them once you notice the vanilla flavor beginning to weaken.