Description
Arguably the best recipe that you will ever make! Homemade vanilla is easy to make and will save you so much in the kitchen. This recipe never expires if kept sealed correctly in the pantry and is easy to refill for years to come.
Ingredients
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Slow Homemade Vanilla Method
- 8oz of vodka (for every 3 vanilla beans)
- 3 Vanilla Beans
Quicker Homemade Vanilla Method
- 6oz of vodka
- 3 Vanilla Beans
- 1 small bottle of store-bought vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sanitize and dry your jar of choice
- Using a pairing knife, slice your vanilla beans lengthwise just deep enough to open one side of the vanilla bean but not to slice in half
- Add your vanilla beans to your jar with your vodka
- Tighten the lid and place in a dark pantry for 8 weeks to 3 months (you will notice the vodka start to infuse with time and darken in color
- If you using the quicker method, add a bottle of store-bought vanilla extract to your vodka and vanilla bean mixture
- Let this sit for at least 1 week in the pantry before using it for baking
- Enjoy by adding more vodka to your bottle and more vanilla beans as you use them in your baking over time
- If kept sealed after use, this never expires and can be refilled through time
Notes
* I suggest making multiple jars at a time for gifts or just to have
* double the recipe for larger jars