Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
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4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
16 people
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Calories
36 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
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Add a burst of sweet delicious flavor with this homemade vanilla extract. If you use vanilla flavoring often, you’ll love making your own homemade version.
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Ingredients
- 6-8 Vanilla Beans cut in half lengthwise (Click for where to buy, whole
- 1 cup vodka or bourbon
Instructions
- Add the vanilla beans to a clean jar or bottle with an airtight seal. Optional: Scrape the vanilla caviar from the beans with a pairing knife and add it to the jar separately. This can speed up the process a little bit.
- Add your alcohol of choice to completely cover the beans and attach the lid.
- Place the vanilla in a cool, dark place for at least 6 months before using. Periodically add more alcohol and/or beans as you use it up.
Notes
- Storage: Store homemade vanilla extract in an airtight container in a cool, dark place indefinitely.
- This recipe makes 1 cup of vanilla extract
- Buying vanilla beans online or at spice shops can help you save a lot of money-- they’re much more expensive in the grocery store. Here is what we bought.
- For a more pure vanilla taste, I opt for vodka. For a richer, well-rounded flavor, I opt for Bourbon-- but I always have one of each on hand!
- I usually give my vanilla extract a good shake every month but that is really optional-- I just like to check on it to make sure it’s moving along nicely.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
36kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
6 reviews
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