homemade vanilla extract

Name: Homemade Vanilla Extract
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 - vanilla beans, divided; 1 quart(s) vodka; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) water

(2 RATINGS)

Atlanta, GA

Updated on Aug 30, 2010

Yeah I know, you didn't think there would be a recipe for this but of course I found it and its super duper easy!

Rate

No Image

prep time

cook time

method ---

yield 4 1/2 cups extract

Ingredients

Step 1

Cut each of 3 vanilla beans into 4 pieces; split each piece lengthwise. Place in a 1 1/2 quart bottle and add vodka. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Let stand in a cool dry place 3 weeks, shaking bottle every 2 days.

Step 2

Line a funnel with a coffee filter; pour mixture through a funnel into a bowl, discard beans.
Step 3

Cook sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; cool completely. Add to vodka mixture.
Step 4

Cut remaining 3 vanilla beans into pieces. Fill small bottles with 1 vanilla bean piece and extract; cover tightly and let stand in a cool dry place 1 month. Strain vanilla, discarding beans. Pour into decorative bottles.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes