Homemade Vanilla Bean Extract Recipe
You will need:- vanilla beans
- vodka
- quart size glass jar
- strainer
- coffee filter
- dark colored glass bottle for vanilla extract {Dark glass will protect the heavenly concoction from the damage of sunlight. Do not put in plastic since alcohol will leech out chemicals in the plastic.}
- vanilla bean tags
Place approximately 8 vanilla beans (slit down center to reveal vanilla beans and cut to fit in jar) in the quart size glass jar then fill with vodka. Seal with lid. Place a date on the jar. Allow the mixture to steep for 4-6 months. Open up the jar – WAIT – be prepared for the most divine smell to overtake you. Soak it all up. *inhale* …….. *exhale* Okay, now, funnel into pretty little jars and place a cutesie label on them. Give some to friends or be selfish and keep them all to yourself. It’s okay. This stuff is worth it!
Shelf life of homemade vanilla extract: 1-2 years!
