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Homemade Vanilla Extract

5 from 1 vote
This is the easiest vanilla extract recipe.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Vanilla Beans
  • 1 Cup Vodka Or alcohol of choice

Equipment

  • 1 Glass Jar At least 8 ounces

Method
 

  1. Gather your ingredients and an 8 ounce glass jar with an airtight lid.
  2. Slice open 6 vanilla beans from top to bottom and peel them open a bit. You may need to trim them to fit the bottle.
  3. Add the vanilla beans to a glass bottle. Pour in enough vodka to cover the beans completely.
  4. Seal the bottle with an airtight lid and give it a shake. Store in a dark cool place for 3-6 months. Shake once a week until ready to use.

Notes

  1. The flavor will intensify the longer it sits so if you can wait up to 12 months, it's going to be a stronger flavor but it's definitely usable after 3-6 months.
  2. You can make a larger bottle at once, just be sure to use the 6 vanilla beans to 1 cup of alcohol ratio.