Vanilla Extract
Servings Prep Time
1gallon 5minutes
Passive Time
3-6months
Servings Prep Time
1gallon 5minutes
Passive Time
3-6months
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Empty and clean the glass jug.
  2. Put vanilla beans in the jug.
  3. Add the vodka (a funnel is helpful).
  4. Put the lid on the jug, and let it sit for 3-6 months.
  5. Put some vanilla in a smaller bottle for everyday use. Add a cute label and ribbon to make a great gift. (I’ll add a picture of that as soon as I get some more bottles and labels).
Recipe Notes

Since we have some major bakers in our house and we give pretty bottles of vanilla extract as gifts, I like to make a big batch.  But if you don’t need a whole gallon of vanilla extract, just make it in smaller amounts.  I’ve included several sizes of vanilla bean packages under “Food” on this page.  And you don’t have to have exact amounts of beans or vodka.  This recipe is very flexible.