Homemade Vanilla Extract
How to make homemade vanilla extract with just two ingredients, it's super easy to make at home. The quality is just as good as what you find at the store, and in some cases better. It makes a wonderful DIY gift for the holidays, or anytime, for someone who enjoys cooking or baking.
Equipment
- Extract bottles
Ingredients
- Grade B Vanilla Beans
- Vodka
Instructions
For "single fold" vanilla extract (this is what is found at grocery store)
- Use 0.8 ounces of vanilla beans (8-10 beans) per 1 cup of vodka
For "double fold" vanilla extract (this has a much stronger flavor and preferred by professional bakers)
- Use 1.6 ounces of vanilla beans (17-20 beans) per 1 cup of vodka.
Instruction for mixing the extract
- Cut the vanilla beans in half lengthwise and scrape out the vanilla specks placing them in a jar along the beans, add in the vodka.
- Make sure the vanilla beans are submerged under the alcohol if not any exposed parts can become slimy and potentially ruin your extract. Place the extract in a cool dark place shaking it occasional the first few weeks. I can be used after 8 weeks. For better flavor wait for 6 month. For optimal results wait 12 months or longer.
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