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How to Make Vanilla Extract

Once you taste the flavor of homemade vanilla extract, you will never go back to store-bought!
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade vanilla, How to Make Vanilla Extract, vanilla extract
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 48 teaspoons
Calories 10kcal
Author Dina-Marie

Ingredients

  • 8 oz vodka
  • 2 -4 vanilla beans per 8 oz vodka

Instructions

  • Split the vanilla beans lengthwise.
  • Place the vanilla beans in an airtight container.
  • Fill the container with vodka - be sure the beans are completely covered in vodka.
  • Place the bottle in a cool closet or pantry and allow it to sit for 4 - 8 weeks. I have found it good after 6 weeks.
  • To reuse, once a bottle is ½ empty, refill with vodka and allow to sit for another 8 weeks.

Notes

I prefer to use vodka to make my vanilla extract and use the cheaper brand. After testing, no difference was found in the taste of cheaper vodka vs the more expensive brands.