Vanilla Extract is Super Simple to Make at Home!

Learn how to make homemade vanilla extract! All you need is two ingredients and a little bit of patience! I’m including all my tips and tricks, and a free printable!

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Ingredients
½ cup vodka¹ (118ml)
2-3 whole vanilla beans² (I use grade B Madagascar vanilla beans, see note. Two vanilla beans yield a standard and flavorful vanilla, 3 will yield an extra strong flavor.)

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Instructions
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Thoroughly clean, wash, and dry bottles and lids that you’ll be using. Cut vanilla beans so that they will fit inside your bottles.
00:41 Split beans lengthwise so that the tiny seeds are exposed.
01:02 Place cut vanilla beans in bottle. Fit funnel over the top of the bottle and add liquor until the beans are fully submerged. Leave a little bit of space at the top of the bottle so that you will be able to shake the contents as they sit.
02:16 Add label, if using, but make sure to mark the date that the vanilla was bottled. Store in a cool, dark place and shake occasionally. Store vanilla for at least 3 months before using.

Notes
¹Alternatively, for a richer flavor you can substitute bourbon. A mid-shelf liquor is perfect for this recipe, don’t bother with splurging on anything expensive as it’s not worth it in the end result. I usually use Smirnoff brand but anything similar will work
²I typically buy my beans from Beanilla.com and have always been satisfied with the high quality, plump beans. I have read bad reviews from people who have purchased from Amazon, so proceed with caution if you choose that route.

Storing
Store in a cool, dark place. Homemade vanilla should keep for up to 5 years, but if it smells unpleasant or is cloudy you should discard. You can replenish your vanilla extract supply by simply adding more alcohol as you use it.

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