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DIY Homemade Vanilla Extract

I’m all about gift giving this time of year and this DIY Homemade Vanilla Extract is the perfect homemade gift! But if you end up keeping it for yourself, I promise not to judge.

Prep Time
21 d
Total Time
21 d
Servings: 16 oz
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 to 10 Vanilla Beans
  • 16 ounces Alcohol either vodka, bourbon or brandy

Instructions

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  1. Split each vanilla bean in half lengthwise and transfer to a large jar. Cover the beans with alcohol, making sure they are 100% covered.
  2. Seal the jar with a lid or clasp and give it a swirl to mix things up.
  3. Store the jar in a dark cabinet and let the beans infuse the alcohol for at least 3 weeks. Check on it occasionally and give it another swirl to mix it up.
  4. Once the alcohol is infused, transfer the vanilla into small containers to keep or give out as gifts. You can keep the vanilla pods in the small containers or you can discard them. Use as needed.

Notes

  • Remember to store this in dark, amber-colored jars and keep out of light.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1oz Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 0.5g (0%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Sodium 0.3mg (0%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.01mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16oz

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Serving 1oz
Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 0.5g 0%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Sodium 0.3mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.01mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.