Name: Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
Total time: 259206 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American

Homemade vanilla extract couldnt be simpler. All you need are two ingredients: vodka and vanilla beans. And of course, time. This vanilla extract is delicious, easy and makes the perfect gift. 

How to make Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe

Acozykitchen

Crawler

American

<p>Homemade vanilla extract couldnt be simpler. All you need are two ingredients: vodka and vanilla beans. And of course, time. This vanilla extract is delicious, easy and makes the perfect gift. </p>

Vegetarian

Vanilla beans

Vodka

Bottle

Funnel

In a small saucepan, set over medium-low heat, add the vodka. Warm it up until its warm to the touch. No need to take it to a boil. You just want it a bit warm.

step 1

Using a paring knife, split open the vanilla bean pod to expose the beans. Add them to the bottle youre using. Pour the vodka over the beans and close the lid. Label the bottle with the name and date. Every few days in the beginning, you want to give it a shake. After those the first week, you can just give it a shake every week or so. Store in a dark cool place and in 6 to 8 months, youll have beautiful homemade vanilla extract.

Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe

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