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Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe

All you need for this simple recipe is three ingredients and a bottle. Don’t worry, this is a fool proof recipe and will last on your shelf for years.

Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 3 whole vanilla beans
  • 1 cup food-grade vegetable glycerin
  • 1 empty glass bottle dark brown or clear

Instructions

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  1. The size of your bottle will guide how much water and glycerin you use. Be sure to use 3 whole vanilla beans for every cup of glycerin.
  2. Carefully wash and sanitize your bottle or jar before using, and allow it to dry before using.
  3. Add glycerin and water together. Using a funnel, pour the mixture into the glass bottle about ⅔ of the way.
  4. Using a sharp knife, cut down the center of the vanilla beans to open them up.
  5. Add the beans into the bottle and fully submerge them in the glycerin.
  6. Cut your beans down if they are taller than your bottle or jar.
  7. Place a tight cap on your bottle and store it in a cool, dark place for two months. A tip here is to shake the bottle once a week. After two months, your homemade extract is ready to use.

Notes

  • The homemade vanilla extract will be thicker than normal vanilla extract but tastes just as good.
  • Your homemade vanilla extract can be used the same as store-bought vanilla.