Vanilla Extract - Homemade

By MJH

Ingredients

• 1 liter vodka
• 4 vanilla beans
• 8 (4-fluid ounce) food-grade glass bottles with caps (available at craft stores or online)

Details

Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat vodka in a medium saucepan until warm.

Split and scrape out the seeds from vanilla beans and place it all (pods and seeds) in a large sealable glass jar or container.

Pour in warm vodka, cover and shake to combine.

Place in a cool, dry place to infuse for at least one week (two is even better).

Strain and use a funnel to transfer to glass bottles.

Cut each bean pod in half and place a piece in each bottle.