Make Your Own Vanilla Extract
Unlock the secret to rich, aromatic flavor with this simple and satisfying "Make Your Own Vanilla Extract" recipe. With just two ingredients—plump vanilla beans and smooth vodka—you can create a homemade extract that is far superior to store-bought versions. This DIY vanilla extract requires only 10 minutes of prep time and a mere eight weeks of patience to transform into a pure, customizable flavor booster for all your baking and cooking needs. By slicing the beans to expose their fragrant seeds and letting them infuse in vodka, you’ll craft a luscious extract that enhances everything from cookies to ice cream. Perfect for passionate bakers or as a thoughtful homemade gift, this recipe delivers a kitchen essential that gets better with age.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 pieces Vanilla beans
- 1 cup Vodka
Instructions
Using a sharp knife, slice each vanilla bean lengthwise down the center to expose the seeds. You do not need to completely cut the beans in half.
Place the sliced vanilla beans into a clean glass jar or bottle large enough to hold at least 1 cup of liquid.
Pour the vodka into the jar, ensuring that the vanilla beans are fully submerged. If needed, cut the beans into smaller pieces so they fit entirely under the liquid.
Seal the jar or bottle tightly with a lid and give it a gentle shake to distribute the vanilla seeds.
Store the jar in a cool, dark place for at least 8 weeks. Shake the jar gently once a week to help the flavors infuse.
After 8 weeks, your vanilla extract is ready to use. Leave the beans in the extract for continued flavor development or remove them as desired.
Transfer the finished vanilla extract to smaller bottles for gifting or easier use, if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 35 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
