Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
48 teaspoons
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Calories
13 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
Description
This Homemade Vanilla Extract recipe involves placing 6 to 7 vanilla beans, split or whole, into a sterilized bottle and filling it with around 1 cup (8 ounces) of a preferred 80-proof alcohol like vodka, bourbon, rum, or whiskey. An inch of headspace is left to allow shaking.
The bottle is sealed tightly and stored in a cool, dark place for 6 to 8 weeks, shaken once a week to redistribute the beans and extract flavor. Over time, the alcohol takes on a darker color and richer vanilla aroma. The final extract yields approximately 1 cup of pure vanilla flavoring suitable for culinary use.
A perpetual vanilla extract can be maintained by topping off the bottle with fresh alcohol and adding new beans as they lose potency, allowing continuous extraction. This method enables ongoing use of the homemade extract without starting a new batch each time.
Ingredients
- 6 to 7 to 7 Vanilla Beans split or unsplit
- 1 cup alcohol vodka, bourbon, rum, or whiskey, 80 proof, 8 ounces
Instructions
- Add vanilla beans to a sterilized bottle. If the beans are too long for the bottle, cut it in half or thirds as needed.
- Fill the bottle with your choice of alcohol, leaving about an inch at the top of the bottle.
- Secure the top of the bottle. Label and shake vigorously.
- Store in a cool, dry, and dark location for 6 to 8 weeks, shaking once per week. The longer the vanilla extract steeps, the darker and more prominent the vanilla flavor and scent will be.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately one 8-ounce bottle of vanilla extract; quantities can be scaled up or down as needed.
- To maintain a perpetual vanilla extract, add fresh alcohol and vanilla beans to the existing bottle as the extract is used, replacing beans after two to three cycles for consistent flavor.
- Store the extract in a cool, dry, and dark place while it steeps to develop maximum flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48teaspoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 13 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1teaspoon | |
| Calories | 13kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0.05mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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