Vanilla Extract

By amybites

Ingredients

• 8 vanilla beans (1 ounce)
• 1 cup vodka

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Cut vanilla beans in half lengthwise. Using tip of paring knife or spoon, scrape our seeds and transfer to small saucepan. Cut bean pods into 1-inch pieces and add to saucepan.

Add vodka, cover, and cook over medium-low heat until mixture is hot and steaming, about 2 minutes. (Do not open lid while pot is over flame or alcohol will ignite.)

Pour mixture into jar with tight-fitting lid and let cool to room temperature. Cover with lid and store in dark place for at least 6 weeks or up to 10 weeks, shaking jar gently once a week.

Line fine-mesh strainer with 2 coffee fileter and set over liquid measuring cup. Strain vanilla through filters, then transfer from measuring cup to clean jar with tight-fitting lif. Vanilla extract will keep indefinitely.