18/08/2022
Vanilla Extract:
I was asked to re-share how I make my vanilla extract so here it is!
Here's how I make my vanilla extract. At the end I'll give a link to where I buy my Vanilla Beans.
Homemade Vanilla Extract:
3 Vanilla beans for every 8 ounces of liquid - this time I actually used 4 vanilla beans per bottle and each bottle is 8 ounces.
Vodka - you can use any brand - it doesn't have to be an expensive brand. In fact I usually get the least expensive I can find. It should be 80 proof.
Take a sharp knife and cut from almost the top to almost the bottom of the bean - but don't cut through. Scrape the inside a little to get the stuff loosened up a bit
Put the vanilla beans in your jar. I really like these new bottles I just got!
Cover the beans with your vodka. I use a funnel to keep from making a mess!!
Put the lid on your jar, shake it gently a couple of times, and then place in a cool dark place.
Shake it gently every day for a week and then once a week for the duration.
You can use it after 6 weeks but it gets better the longer it steeps. I often let mine steep for 4 or 5 months.
If you want double strength Vanilla Extract just use extra beans.
Just an aside - for the size of these bottles I had to cut the beans in half first so they would fit in the bottles.
That's it folks. These make wonderful gifts that your friends and family will love.
Enjoy!!
I buy my vanilla beans at 'Native Vanilla'. You can get as little as 5 beans for $9.99 - compared to $11.99 for 1 bean at Walmart! The link to their site is https://nativevanilla.com/
There's a little drop down thing in the upper left side of the page that allows you to sign up for their emails and get 10% off your first order!
And here's the link to where I got my bottles...
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P86M9L7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
