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Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
It's easy to make your own vanilla extract from scratch. All you need are vanilla beans and the liquor of your choice!
Course
Condiment
Cuisine
American
Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Key Ingredient
Bourbon, Rum, Vanilla Bean, Vodka
Diet
Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Resting time
180
days
days
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
ounces
Calories
73
kcal
Author
Vintage Kitty
Ingredients
5
vanilla beans
8
ounces
liquor (vodka, rum, bourbon)
Instructions
Using a pairing knife, split half of the beans.
Place the beans in a sterilized jar and cover with liquor.
Put the lid on the jar tightly and give it a good shake every day for the first week.
Place the jars in a cool, dark cabinet for at least 6 months. Try to give them a shake once a month to redistribute oils.
Strain vanilla extract into small, sterilized bottles if desired.
Once you've used your vanilla extract, split the remaining beans and add more liquor for another soak!
Notes
Don't throw out your spent beans! Add them to ice creams, puddings, syrups and sauces during the cooking process for extra flavor!
See the post for more tips and information on where to purchase vanilla beans.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
ounce
|
Calories:
73
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
1
mg