Homemade Vanilla Extract
Pure Vanilla Extract will elevate everything you bake, and with my step-by-step instructions you can make your own in 5 minutes.
Servings: 16 ounces
Calories: 77kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Glass Bottles or jars
Ingredients
- 10 Vanilla Madagascar beans, Grade B , (or Tahitian or Mexican beans, if preferred)
- 2 cups Vodka , 80 proof
- Vanilla Extract Printable Labels , optional
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and jar(s). You will need 4-5 beans for every 8 ounces (1 cup) of alcohol.
- Gently cut slits, lengthwise down the vanilla beans, using a sharp knife. Place the vanilla beans in jar (cut them in half if needed, to submerge them in alcohol).
- Fill jars with vodka. Secure lid tightly on the bottle and shake gently.
- Allow to steep/brew for at least 2 months, or ideally 6-12 months for best flavor. Shake bottles occasionally. Write date on jars or use our labels.
- When running low, add more vodka to the bottle and brew again, reusing the same beans for up to one more batch.
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Notes
- Vanilla Beans: Use high quality Grade B Vanilla Madagascar Beans (or Tahitian or Mexican beans, if you prefer). Find vanilla beans in the baking aisle or online (I've bought them from Costco, too).
- Alcohol: 80 proof Vodka--any inexpensive brand will work. Try brandy, rum, or bourbon for different flavor variation.
- Containers: A basic Mason jar works for personal everyday use, or these 4oz or 8oz glass jars are perfect for gifting to friends and neighbors.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 0.3mg | Iron: 0.003mg
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