Description
Learn how to make your own Homemade Vanilla Extract with this simple recipe. With just two ingredients and a bit of patience, you can have a fragrant, flavorful vanilla extract that beats anything store-bought.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 6 whole vanilla beans
- 1 1/2 cups vodka (or bourbon or rum)
Instructions
- Slice the Vanilla Beans: Slice each vanilla bean lengthwise down the middle to expose the seeds.
- Prepare the Extract: Place the sliced vanilla beans into a clean glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Pour the vodka (or your chosen alcohol) over the beans, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Infusion Process: Seal the jar tightly and shake gently. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for at least 8 weeks, shaking it once or twice a week to help infuse the flavors.
- Finish and Store: After 8 weeks, the vanilla extract will be dark and fragrant and is ready to use. You can continue to add vodka to the jar as you use the extract to keep it replenished.
Notes
- Use high-quality vanilla beans for the best flavor.
- Bourbon or rum can be used instead of vodka for a different flavor profile.
- Extract improves with longer aging, up to 6 months or more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
