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Vanilla Extract - Make your own!
Simple how to instructions make your own homemade vanilla extract using vanilla beans and vodka alcohol. Can work with bourbon as well!
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Servings:
2
cups
Ingredients
4
whole vanilla beans
2
cups
(500ml) vodka
jar or bottle with a lid that can seal
Instructions
Using a knife, slice along the full length of each vanilla bean.
Place the vanilla beans in the bottle.
Pour the vodka into the bottle.
Firmly put on the lid to seal the bottle.
Place in a cool dark place for a minimum of 2 months. Shake the bottle every once in a while to mix the extract.