Vanilla Extract Recipe

If you enjoyed my homemade mint extract post on Monday you will really like this one too. Lets just recap: making your own extract is super simple, all it does is take a little time. Its also a perfect gift for family and friends. Not the mention its only a small percentage of the price!

Ingredients:

• Vanilla Beans
• Alcohol (such as vodka, the cheapest kind)

Directions:

1. Slit the vanilla bean in two, and scrape out the seeds
2. Put the bean and seeds in a seal-able glass container (such as a clean jam jar)
3. Add the vodka, make sure you cover everything or it might start to mold
4. Store in a cool, dry, dark place for about two months
5. Strain bean and seeds
6. (alternative redo steps 1-5 for a more concentrated extract)
7. Store in a pretty jar, use when needed.

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