How to Make Vanilla Extract

Name: How to Make Vanilla Extract
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 ounces
Ingredients: 1 ounce vanilla beans (about 7 beans), slit lengthwise; 1 cup vodka

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
8 ounces
Calories
81 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
American

How to Make Vanilla Extract

John Morgan

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This homemade vanilla extract is made from just two ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. Let it sit for at least one month (longer is better!) and it'll be ready to use for baking or to give as a gift.

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Ingredients

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1 ounce vanilla beans (about 7 beans), slit lengthwise (do not cut the whole way through)
1 cup vodka

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Instructions

Place the vanilla beans into an 8-ounce jar, cutting the beans if necessary so that they fit.
Pour the vodka over the beans, ensuring that the beans are fully submerged, seal the jar and give it a few shakes.
Place the jar in a cool, dark spot for at least 1 month, giving the bottle a shake once or twice a week.

Notes

Steeping - Let the extract steep for at least 1 month before using, but longer is better! If you can let it go for 6 or 12 months, the flavor will be amazing.
Gifting - If you are gifting the extract, remove the vanilla beans first.
Refreshing/Replenishing - If you are using at home, top off with alcohol as you use it to keep the beans submerged.
After 1 year of using/topping off, remove the vanilla beans, and replace them with fresh beans.
Nutritional values are based on one ounce
Alcohol - Bourbon or rum may be substituted for the vodka.
Steeping - Let the extract steep for at least 1 month before using, but longer is better! If you can let it go for 6 or 12 months, the flavor will be amazing.
Gifting - If you are gifting the extract, remove the vanilla beans first.
Refreshing/Replenishing - If you are using at home, top off with alcohol as you use it to keep the beans submerged. After 1 year of using/topping off, remove the vanilla beans, and replace them with fresh beans.