Distilled Homemade Vanilla

Gather and clean your jars – I used twelve 4 ounce bottles.

Cut your vanilla beans into 3 pieces each, one entire bean (or 3 pieces) should fit into each jar or bottle you’re using. Put your cut beans into jars (you can also slice them open lengthwise, but it’s not required.)

Measure 1/2 Cups of vodka per jar and using a funnel, fill each jar pouring the vodka in over the vanilla beans.

Cap the jars and set them on a sunny windowsill for 3-4 months to distill.

When it reaches a nice amber color it’s ready to use … and it’s delicious!