Vanilla Extract

• Baking & Spices

  • 18 Vanilla beans

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 48 oz Vodka* (80 proof works great, plain

• Other

  • 12 (4oz clear bottles with lids (avoid cork lids
  • Small funnel or measuring cup with pouring lip
  • Kitchen scissors or sharp knife

Found on natashaskitchen.com

Description

Ingredients

• 18-20 vanilla beans (I used Grade B Bourbon)
• 48 oz plain vodka* (80 proof works great)
• Small funnel or measuring cup with pouring lip
• 12 (4oz) clear bottles with lids (avoid cork lids)
• Labels (click here to save and print the labels)
• Kitchen scissors or sharp knife

Directions

• Wash and sanitize bottles and lids: Wash with mild soapy water, rinse, then carefully swirl with boiling hot water to sanitize them.
• Cut beans in half then Split beans (its easiest with kitchen scissors), cutting them about halfway down the stem. If the beans are too dry to split, cut them into 1 pieces. Place 1½ beans in each jar, or 3 split halves.
• Use a funnel to pour vodka to the top of jar. Cover tightly with lid and let them brew for 2 months, shaking occasionally.