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Pouring vodka over vanilla beans into a glass bottle for homemade vanilla extract.

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Bree Hester
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 21 days
Total Time 21 days 10 minutes
Course Ingredient
Cuisine Homemade
Servings 1 liter
Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle vodka
  • 10-15 vanilla beans
  • 1 large bottle with a tight fitting lid

Instructions
 

  • Split the vanilla bean in half. You can use a sharp knife or a pair of scissors.
    Two vanilla beans on cutting board with scissors, preparing for baking or cooking.
  • Add the split beans to the bottle.
    Vanilla beans and vodka for homemade vanilla extract.
  • Pour the vodka over the vanilla beans. Don't the vanilla beans look beautiful?
    Pouring vodka over vanilla beans into a glass bottle for homemade vanilla extract.
  • Put the lid on the bottle, and store for a few weeks. Give the bottle a shake every few days.
    Vanilla beans steeping in a jar for homemade vanilla extract.
  • 3 weeks later, you have a deep, dark, vanilla extract.
    Vanilla beans steeping in vodka inside a glass bottle for homemade vanilla extract.
  • Pour the vanilla into smaller bottles (a funnel is helpful), add a label and a bow, and you have a perfect holiday gift.
    Homemade Vanilla Extract in an embossed glass bottle with vanilla beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 13gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 0.1mg
Keyword baking ingredients, DIY vanilla extract,, Homemade vanilla extract, vanilla bean extract,
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