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Homemade Vanilla Extract
Ingredients
5
Madagascar grade b vanilla beans
makes sure it's grade b
1
cup
vodka (or bourbon, brandy or rum)
Instructions
Split vanilla beans down the middle leaving about 1/2 inch at each end and cut
the bean
in half.
Add to a clean sterile jar.
Pour in the vodka and seal jar.
Give it a good shake.
Store in a dark cool place for about 6 - 8 weeks or longer. (The longer the better)
Once or twice a week give the jar a good shaking.
You can remove the beans and strain it to get the store-bought look or just leave the beans in there to continue to mature.