Real Vanilla Extract Homemade

All your baking recipes call for vanilla extract and we even put it in our smoothies! Make your own homemade vanilla extract with only 2 ingredients. It is so easy and keeps for a long time. All you need is some vanilla beans ( we wait until they go on sale and and freeze them until we are ready to use them) and an inexpensive bottle of vodka. Note: The proof of the alcohol does matter! Read on to learn how.

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Prep Time 5

Infusing Time 45

Total Time 45 5

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 28 kcal

Equipment

1 Funnel
1 Cutting Board
1 Pairing Knife
Bottles for storing or gifting
Mason Jar

Ingredients

4 Vanilla Beans split
750 ML Vodka 80 Proof or higher

Instructions

Gather your ingredients
Pour the vodka into your jar (we like to use Mason jars)
Split the vanilla pods in two.
Scoop out the tiny inner seeds
Add them to the Vodka in your glass container
Make sure your beans are covered completely
Seal tight
Wait for 45 days to taste.
You can leave the beans in after that or remove them, it’s a matter of preference.
Store in an airtight container in a dark place like a cupboard or pantry no refrigeration needed