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Homemade Vanilla Extract

5 from 8 ratings
Homemade Vanilla Extract is easy to make and makes an impressive handmade gift for the holidays. It has so much more flavor and is more economical than store-bought versions.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
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Ingredients

  • 1 C vodka *
  • 5 vanilla beans I used Madagascar

Instructions

  • Pour vodka into a clean, air-tight re-sealable glass jar, like a mason jar. Slit vanilla beans down the middle and then cut in half. Place vanilla beans in the container with the vodka. Seal the container tightly and shake gently. Shake a few days a week. Vanilla extract will be ready in 8 weeks.

Notes

* Check out this list for gluten-free vodka suggestions.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 2mg | Iron: 0.02mg

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