Homemade Vanilla Extract
A great Vanilla Extract is a foundational flavour ingredient for many desserts. Here’s how you can easily - and economically - make it at home!
Servings: 3 Cups of extract
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Clean, Sterilized Jam Jars with New Lids
Ingredients
- 3 cups good quality vodka*
- 18 Vanilla beans Or more.
Instructions
- Cut vanilla beans in half, lengthwise.
- Place in a sterilized glass jar or bottle, cover with vodka.
- Store in a cool dark place for 6-12 months, giving the jar an occasional shake.
- Strain out the vanilla beans and bottle the extract in sterilized jars or bottles.
Notes
*If you so desire, try using a less-than-neutral spirit for a more complex taste. Rum, Bourbon, Brandy – all can produce an interesting variation on vanilla extract!