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How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract

Making vanilla extract at home is a pretty simple process with two ingredients! Combine vanilla beans and a strong alcohol and in about a year, there will be plenty of vanilla extract to go around!
Course Baking Component
Cuisine American
Difficulty Easy
Method Mixing
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 365 days
Servings 48 tsp
Calories 3kcal
Author Kaleb

Ingredients

  • 3 cups vodka
  • 3 oz vanilla beans

Instructions

  • Place the beans in a tall glass airtight container. Pour the vodka over the beans, making sure they are completely covered.
  • Place in a cool, dark place, agitating once per week to incorporate the vanilla essence into the vodka. For optimal flavor, it's best if the extract sits for one year before use.

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Notes

  • Use a cleaned and sterilized jar to make the vanilla.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tsp | Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg