Homemade Vanilla Extract (2 Ingredients)
Calories: 12
Adjust Servings Here: 1 cup
Description
A simple, reliable method for making homemade vanilla extract using just two ingredients. This extract develops a deeper flavor over time, can be topped up as you use it, and keeps for years when stored correctly.
Ingredients
- 28 g (1 oz) Vanilla beans about 6 to 8 beans
- 240 ml (1 cup) 80-proof Alcohol (Vodka, bourbon, rum, or brandy)
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla beans - Using a sharp knife, slit each vanilla bean lengthwise to expose the seeds. You don't need to cut completely through the bean. If the beans are too long for your bottle, cut them into smaller pieces.28 g Vanilla beans
- Add the alcohol - Place the vanilla beans in a clean glass bottle or jar. Pour the vodka over the beans, making sure they are completely submerged. Seal tightly and give the bottle a good shake.240 ml 80-proof Alcohol
- Infuse the vanilla - Store at room temperature in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Shake the bottle about once a week or whenever you remember.
- Let it develop - You can begin using the vanilla after 6 months, but for a fuller, stronger vanilla flavor, let it infuse for 12 months or longer. Then keep your two short groups underneath:
- Storage & Shelf Life - Store at room temperature away from heat and direct sunlight. Keep the vanilla beans fully submerged in alcohol.
- Refilling & Reusing - As you use the extract, you can top up the bottle with more alcohol. Over time, the beans will lose their potency; add or replace them with fresh vanilla beans when the flavor begins to weaken.
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