Vanilla Extract
How to make your own vanilla extract- easy and delicious!
Equipment
- 8oz glass bottle *See below the recipe for the type of bottles I used
Ingredients
- 8 oz 70-100 proof liquor See above post for more specifics. Vodka and bourbon both work great here.
- 6 vanilla beans
Instructions
- Sanitize your glass bottle(s) by pouring boiling water over them.
- Cut your vanilla beans in half and split them down the middle. If they're too dry to split, cut them into 1" pieces.
- Stuff your bottles with beans (6 per bottle).
- Use a funnel to pour liquor over the beans, until they are fully submerged.
- Store in a cool, dark place. About once a week, gently shake the bottles.Wait a minimum of 6 months before using. The longer you wait, the better. One year is ideal.