DIY Vanilla Extract
- Lisa
- Sep 17, 2015
- 1 min read
Vanilla extract is such a quick and fun gift to make for the holidays, or really any time of year. It was simple and everyone who got some loved baking with it.
Here's what you need:
-Jars with lids
-Whole Vanilla Beans (Mexican or Madagascar)
-Vodka (I made a few jars with whipped vodka out of curiousity and they turned out really good!)
What You Do:
-Clean and dry jars.
-Cut each bean into 2 pieces, then
-Cut into vanilla beans lengthwise, without cutting all the way through.
-Place 3-4 beans per 8oz jar. I loosened the inside of the beans a little bit first.
-Fill with vodka leaving about 1/4 inch space at the top.
-Seal and place in cool, dark place for at least 6 weeks (will darken). Lasts up to 1 year
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