how to remove vanilla beans from the pod.

How To Make how to remove vanilla beans from the pod.

• Step 1
  Put the 2" of rum in a quart size preserving jar.
• Step 2
  Cut a tiny piece of the end of the vanilla bean off and set the whole been vertically in the rum with the cut part facing down.
• Step 3
  Put the lid on and leave for 2 1/2 weeks.
• Step 4
  When the time is up using your thumb and forefinger force the beans out of the pod, it should come out really easily. You can store this in a small jar in the fridge.
• Step 5
  Dry the empty pods and grind them up and use like cinnamon in breads or muffins, or whatever you like.
• Step 6
  Enjoy.
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