Homemade Vanilla Extract

Name: Homemade Vanilla Extract
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8-10 Grade B Madagascar vanilla beans; 1 cup vodka; 1 cup brandy; 1 cup bourbon

Learn how to make your own rich, flavorful vanilla extract with this simple recipe from @cookingwithshereen. Using just two ingredients, this homemade extract is perfect for baking or giving as a thoughtful, delicious gift.

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Total

10 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$11–$18

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

8-10 Grade B Madagascar vanilla beans
1 cup vodka
1 cup brandyoptional
1 cup bourbonoptional

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Instructions

1
Using a small knife, split 8 to 10 vanilla beans lengthwise, leaving the ends intact.
2
Place the split vanilla beans into a clean 8-ounce glass bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
3
Pour 1 cup of vodka (or brandy/bourbon) into the bottle, making sure the vanilla beans are completely submerged.
4
Seal the bottle tightly.
5
Store the bottle in a cool, dark place for at least 8 weeks, shaking it periodically. The extract is ready when it has a deep, dark color and rich aroma.