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Home Made Vanilla Extract

January 28, 2013 by Benjamin and Koshiki Leave a Comment

homemade vanilla extract

Home-made extract is really easy to make. Just add vodka to vanilla beans and wait. You can find vanilla beans online. It also makes a really cool, personalized gift. Home-made extract makes a great gift.  You can buy smaller amber glass jars (as shown) from Amazon or McMaster Carr.

Gather up all the ingredients.


Ingredients for Homemade Vanilla Extract

Making Vanilla Extract

Split the vanilla beans and combine in a mason jar with vodka. That’s it!

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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Home-made extract is really easy to make. Just add vodka to vanilla beans and wait. You can find vanilla beans online. It also makes a really cool, personalized gift.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cheap vodka, dessert, extract, vanilla
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Author Benjamin Smith

Ingredients

  • Vanilla Beans
  • Vodka

Instructions

  •  Use a small pairing knife to split the beans down the center while leaving the ends attached (so it does not split in half).
  • Put beans in a large glass container with a lid ( the one in the picture is from a Ikea and works great for this).
  •  Store in a cool dark place for about 6 – 8 weeks.
  •  Optional: Home-made extract makes a great gift. You can buy smaller amber glass jars (as shown) from Amazon or McMaster Carr.
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