Homemade Vanilla Extract
There is nothing better than your own Vanilla Extract, it just tastes better and makes everything you cook, bake, craft better too!!
Ingredients:
Vodka (80-90 proof) OR Everclear
Vanilla Beans (I bought mine at Amazon and these are awesome—>HERE)
1, 2 or 3 really pretty or funky jars with lids or corks
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- Homemade Vanilla Extract, MUCH better than store bought!
You can get a really good amount of high quality vanilla beans HERE
Great variety, high quality through my affiliate partner Amazon!
*Take 1 Vanilla Pod and cut into 2″ pieces
*Take one Vanilla Pod and slit lengthwise to expose beans inside
*Leave one Vanilla pod whole
*Place all Vanilla pods in decorative glass container and top off with Vodka or Everclear
*Cap bottle, you can shake it 1X a day if you like, taste after 1 week to determine strength, perfect after 2 months!
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