Vanilla Extract
Homemade vanilla extract is super simple and will add that warm vanilla flavor to all your homemade recipes.
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 12 vanilla beans
- 16 oz vodka rum, bourbon, or brandy
Instructions
- Cut whole vanilla beans down the center longways.
- Place the vanilla beans in your vessel of choice. Depending on the size of your jar, you may or may not need to cut the beans in half to fit.
- Cover the vanilla beans with alcohol.
- Allow the vanilla to infuse into the alcohol. Shake occasionally. You will know it's ready when the extract no longer smells like alcohol. This usually takes about four months.
Notes
- Make sure to store it at room temperature out of direct sunlight.
- You can reuse vanilla beans to make another batch of extract a few times. So don't just toss them as soon as you are done.
- After you are done making vanilla extract, use those pods to make vanilla sugar! Give the pods time to dry completely, then place them into a glass jar of sugar and top with a lid. Give the sugar about two weeks to "steep" for best results.
- Store in a cool, dark place. Homemade extracts will last a very long time due to the nature of the ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.003mg