hazelnut liqueur (homemade frangelico)

How To Make hazelnut liqueur (homemade frangelico)

• Step 1
  In a glass bottle or jar, steep the chopped hazelnuts in the vodka for about 2 weeks in a cool, dark place, gently shaking the bottle every day.
• Step 2
  Gently pour the contents through a strainer or sieve, pressing hard on the nuts to release all the flavor.
• Step 3
  Follow this by 2 strainings through slightly dampened cheesecloth or large coffee filter; loosely cover the contents with plastic wrap, since the process may take several hours.
• Step 4
  In a very small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.
• Step 5
  Bring to a boil over moderate-high heat.
• Step 6
  Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
• Step 7
  Let cool to room temperature.
• Step 8
  Stir in the vanilla.
• Step 9
  Funnel into a glass bottle, then funnel in the sugar syrup.
• Step 10
  Cover tightly; shake to blend.
• Step 11
  Let mature at room temperature, or slightly cooler, for at least 3 weeks.
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