How to Make Vanilla Extract (Recipe for Homemade Vanilla Extract)

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How to make vanilla extract at home! If you're looking for a recipe for how to make homemade vanilla extract, you're in the right place! This is a super simple recipe for making vanilla extract with any kind of vanilla beans you like!

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Drinks, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack, Tea

Cuisine :American, British, Caribbean, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Jamaican, Japanese, Soul Food

Servings:

Calories: 13kcal

Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis

Equipment you may need

funnel
8-ounce swing top glass bottle

Ingredients

5-6 vanilla bean whole pods - Grade B (extract grade)
8 fl. oz. vodka - or bourbon (at least 80 proof; 100 proof is best)

Instructions

Cut a slit down each vanilla bean lengthwise, then cut bean in half across to ensure it stays submerged in the bottle.
Add vanilla beans to bottle.
Fill bottle with vodka or bourbon and close seal.
Store in a cool place and shake regularly to release vanilla flavor. Vanilla is ready to use in 3-6 months, and flavor intensity increases with longer wait time.
Shake well before each use. If desired, replenish alcohol after each use to continue extracting flavor from beans. Replace beans after one year of use.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 teaspoon | Calories: 13 kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5 g | Sugar: 0.5 g

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