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.
- 4 Vanilla Beans split
- 1 Quart of 80 Proof Vodka or higher
Gather your ingredients
Split the vanilla beans in two.
Add them to the Vodka
Seal tight
Wait for 30-45 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
We gave the vanilla in our Christmas gift baskets this year- Everyone loved it.