HomemadeVanilla Extract

By Txwirlwind

It is so easy, but you do need one thing, and that is TIME. It TAKES 2 MONTHS until it is ready to use but it is worth it.

Ingredients

• 1 LITER OF GOOD VODKA
• 10 + VANILLA BEANS

Preparation

Step 1

Split the vanilla beans and scrape out the seeds and place both seeds and beans into the bottle of vodka to age for 2 months. Store it in a dark area and give it a little shake about once a week.

After 2 months, filter it through a gold coffee filter to separate the seeds and bean fibers from the liquid. DON'T discard the beans, save them to place into individual bottles.

Now place one vanilla bean into each bottle so that it will continue to strengthen in the months to come. Use a small funnel to fill each individual bottle, add a custom label, a gift tag and bow and you will have a wonderful little gift to give to friends and family.

This recipe will fill TEN 4ozbottles and one 8oz bottle.

Note: Guideline is once you don't smell the alcohol its pretty much ready. Homemade vanilla can take on a cloudy appearance so dont be alarmed.