Homemade Vanilla Extract

Name: Homemade Vanilla Extract
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 90 d
Yield: 7 cups
Ingredients: 1 handle 1.75 liters 80-proof vodka; 30-40 Vanilla Beans

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
90 d
Servings
7 cups
Calories
51 kcal
Cuisine
American

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Ashley Lopez

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If you've ever wondered how easy it would be to make homemade vanilla extract, you're in luck! This simple recipe only requires two ingredients and a little bit of patience. The result? A rich and flavorful vanilla extract that will take your homemade desserts to the next level.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 handle 1.75 liters 80-proof vodka
30-40 Vanilla Beans

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Notes

Use the cheapest liquor you can find - there is no need to use high-quality, expensive vodka for this application.
Swap out the vodka for bourbon, rum, or whiskey for a unique flavor.
Try to remember to give the bottle a shake whenever you can to help the vanilla infuse.
The vanilla is ready after 3 months, but the longer it sits, the better it will get.
Decant it into smaller bottles and give out as gifts, or transfer it to mason jars or larger bottles for personal use.
You can make vanilla in the individual bottles they will be stored in, but I prefer to make it in one large bottle and decant as needed. It’s much easier to get started this way.
I like to keep the main bottle of vanilla in my pantry and then a smaller bottle on my kitchen shelf with a few vanilla beans that I refill as needed.
Once the vanilla is all used up, you can refill the bottle with vodka and make up to two more batches. Note that each batch will take longer to brew. I usually have two batches going at all times, so I always have some ready.