Vanilla Extract

Posted Tue, 05/11/04

 

Here's a nice and easy recipe for making your own vanilla extract:

 

Vanilla Extract

2 vanilla beans

1 bottle (750 ml) vodka

 

Rub vanilla beans with the dull edge of a knife to evenly distribute the seeds, and then cut the beans in half lengthwise. Place in bottle of vodka.

 

Seal the bottle, and set in a cool dark place for four to six months, shaking occasionally, until the flavor of the extract has mellowed. The clear vodka will turn a nice deep brown. When the extract is ready to be used, clean and sterilize several small bottle with screw-on lids, and fill with homemade extract. Add a label, tie on a ribbon, and you'll have a beautiful little gift to give.

The recipe comes from Martha Stewart via the Food Network.

 

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