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Homemade Vanilla Extract

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This delightful homemade vanilla extract is easy to make and perfect for gift-giving.

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle (750ml Bottle) Good Quality Vodka
  • 3 whole Vanilla Beans Per Container
  • 10 jars (Small Jars) With Tight-fitting Lids

Preparation

For each jar of extract you would like to make:

Slice three vanilla beans down the center, being careful not to cut through them so that they will release their seeds. Place all 3 vanilla beans into each jar and then fill each jar with vodka. Don’t quite fill to the top.

Place the lids on tightly. Store them in a dark and cool place. Give the jars a good shake once a week. Vanilla extract will be ready to use in approximately 8 weeks.

Buon Appetito!

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cmdaniels on 8.28.2010

This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing, I love this recipe!

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okilisa on 8.5.2010

Thank you! Leaving them in the jar is perfect. Vanilla sugar… what a great idea! I appreciate the advice. My vanilla is almost ready and is so pretty. I am excited! Again, thanks for sharing.
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bell'alimento on 8.2.2010

@okilisa You actually leave the vanilla beans in the jar with the vodka. But if you have other recipes that call for vanilla beans and then to discard I love to let them dry out and when they’re completely dry then I put them into my sugar jar so I have vanilla sugar : ) Hope that helps.

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bell'alimento on 8.2.2010

@lgloll I’ve never made one that large but in theory it sounds like it would work. If you try it let me know : )

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bell'alimento on 8.2.2010

@dianahadley I used the ball 4 ounce mason jars : )

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abarnum619 on 5.19.2010

So much better than store bought!

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