Homemade Vanilla Extract

Homemade Vanilla Extract
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    504 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    200 People
  • VIEWS
    366

Unleash the rich, complex aroma of homemade vanilla extract! Infuse your culinary creations with the pure essence of vanilla, far surpassing store-bought alternatives in both flavor and cost-effectiveness.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    1 g
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Carefully place the split vanilla beans into a clean, airtight glass bottle or jar. (5 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the vodka over the vanilla beans, ensuring they are fully submerged. (2 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Seal the bottle tightly and store it in a cool, dark place, such as a kitchen cabinet or pantry. (2 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Allow the mixture to infuse for a minimum of 3 weeks, shaking the bottle gently once a week. For a more intense vanilla flavor, allow it to infuse for up to 6 months. The longer it infuses, the richer and more complex the flavor will become. (incubation time)

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05 Step

Recipe View After using a portion of the vanilla extract, top off the bottle with more vodka to maintain the liquid level. The same vanilla beans can continue to impart flavor for up to a year, gradually mellowing with each infusion.

For an even more nuanced flavor, experiment with different varieties of vanilla beans, such as Tahitian or Mexican.
Ensure the vodka used is of good quality, as its flavor will subtly influence the final extract.
Patience is key! The longer the vanilla beans infuse, the more potent and delicious the extract will be.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 122 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Jabari Mckenzie

    I was a little intimidated to try this at first, but it's actually really easy. I'm so glad I did, because the homemade extract is so much better than anything I've ever bought.

  • Deon Ziemann

    I've been making my own vanilla extract for years, and this recipe is spot on! The flavor is incredible, and it's so much cheaper than buying it from the store.

  • Casimir Grady

    Great recipe! I used bourbon instead of vodka for a slightly different flavor profile, and it turned out amazing!

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