Make your own vanilla extract
Why not make your own vanilla extract? It's easy and much cheaper than buying bottles of vanilla extract all the time.
Servings: 1 bottle
Ingredients
- Vanilla beans
- Vodka
- Glass bottle (optional, it can also be used in the vodka bottle)
Instructions
- I think you need at least 1.5 vanilla beans per 100 ml (3.3 floz) of vodka. A little more is possible, especially if your pods are not of the best quality.
- Cut the vanilla pod lengthwise and put it in a clean bottle. Pour in the vodka to just under the rim.
- Seal the bottle and put it in a dark cupboard. Now it's time to wait, it will take 1-2 months before your vanilla extract is ready to use. Shake the bottle every few days and you will see your extract get darker and darker. The darker the better.
- When your bottle of vanilla extract is empty, you can fill it up with more vodka, but you will never get such a strong and good vanilla extract again. It is better to let the vanilla beans dry in a bowl and then put them in a jar of sugar to make your own vanilla sugar.
Tips
Do you make the vanilla extract yourself in the bottle of vodka? If so, pour a small splash out before adding the vanilla sticks.
How to store
Store in a cool dark place. Will keep for years if unopened and kept out of the sunlight.