June 09, 2022
Vanilla Extract
This is a simple recipe for creating your own vanilla extract
Author:Travis Trew
Ingredients
5 to 6 frade B vanilla beans (1/2 oz/15g)
1 cup 80 proof vodka (8 oz./240 ml)
8 oz air tight or bottle
Directions
Slit bean lengthwise wit a sharp knife
Place beans in jar or. bottle (cut beans if necessary to fit bottle)
Pour vodka over beans making sure the beans are completely submerged.
Store at room temperature, shaking once. a week.
Recipe Note
Extract will be ready in as little as 8 weeks, but if you wait 6 months - all the better. The vanilla flavor will be stronger and the alcohol taste from the vodka will be fainter.