Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 0.8 oz vanilla beans (about 10 vanilla beans) Grade A Organic Madagascar recommended
- 8 oz vodka (or bourbon, rum, tequila)
Equipment
- 1 swingtop bottle or mason jar
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to score the length of each vanilla bean, exposing the flavorful interior. No need to cut them in half completely.
- Place 0.8 oz (about 10) scored vanilla beans into a clean swingtop bottle or mason jar.
- Pour vodka (or chosen spirit) into the bottle until full, completely submerging the beans.
- Seal the bottle and store in a cool, dark place (like a pantry) for at least 6 months. Flip upside down and rightside up occasionally.
