How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract
Making your own homemade vanilla extract is not only a cost effective way to get the best quality vanilla for your baking, but it’s incredibly delicious too! Here’s how to make it…
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: n/a
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 8 oz. Vanilla Extract 1x
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: Baking
Ingredients
- Vanilla Beans (5-6 per bottle)
- Vodka or Bourbon (80% proof)
Instructions
- Slice your vanilla bean in half lengthwise and then in half across
- Add them into a dark amber bottle
- Using a funnel, pour in about 8 oz. of your booze of choice
- Tightly seal and label
- Tuck away in a dark cool cabinet for 6 months-year
Notes
If you try making your own homemade vanilla extract, I’d love it if you came back and let me know how it turned out!