Try this Homemade Vanilla Extract and let me know what you think. Gift Idea: You can give Homemade Vanilla Extract as gifts by separating the mixture into small jars and adding a cute tag or a ribbon. I used Tito’s vodka because I had it on hand and it is gluten-free.
*Any neutral tasting alcohol (70 to 90 proof) like vodka is a good choice, but you could also use brandy, rum or bourbon as long as you’re are okay with it imparting a slight flavor. At six weeks it will taste similar to store-bought extract, but the longer it sits, the better. It will be ready to use at six weeks, though it is best to leave it as long as possible. Place the the cut pods inside of a clean jar and top with 1 cup of alcohol* and close with a tight-fitting lid.Chop the vanilla beans from 5 vanilla pods (beans) into half inch pieces. It is best to use grade B vanilla beans which are better for making extract as they are drier than grade A.I’ve included instructions to make a one cup batch, but you can double or triple the recipe to make a great big batch for yourself, or to give as a gift. That is much less expensive than a store bought (or premium) vanilla extract. A package of 10 vanilla beans makes two one-cup batches and cost me $27.
HOMEMADE VANILLA EXTRACT JARS HOW TO
This … How To Make Five-Minute Vanilla ExtractĪll you need are two ingredients ( vanilla beans and the booze of your choice*) and about five minutes of time to put together a batch! I ordered my vanilla beans from Amazon and they arrived in two days (thank you Amazon Prime). What Alcohol to Use Vodka has the most neutral flavor, but you can also use bourbon, brandy, or rum to create unique extracts.
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