Vanilla Extract
If you always seem to be out of vanilla extract, try this easy homemade version! Although it takes some time to set up, this homemade Vanilla Extract recipe is the perfect baking ingredient in any recipe. Make a big batch and store it in a container for whenever you need it. Or, pour it into pretty jars for a simple, inexpensive homemade gift. This vanilla extract will add amazing flavor to any baked good, guaranteed.
Notes
This video tutorial will show you everything you need to know about making vanilla at home!
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Ingredients
- 2 cup vodka
- 5 vanilla beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Combine vodka and vanilla beans in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Cover the jar and let it stand 6 to 8 weeks. (The vodka mixture will turn amber colored after a day or two.)
- After half the vanilla extract is used, add more vodka to cover the beans. The flavor in the beans is gone when the vodka no longer turns to a dark color.