homemade vanilla extract
AUTHOR: Sarah Bakes Gluten Free
SERVES: 12 bottles
INGREDIENTS
- 1.75 liters Vodka {best prices are at Costco!}
- 12 vanilla beans {grade B works great for making extracts and is less expensive}
- 12 4-ounce amber glass round bottles with caps
- 2 1/2-inch round printable labels {I prefer the brown kraft paper}
- bakers twine {sometimes you can find it in dollar bins at Target}
INSTRUCTIONS
- Clean glass bottles and caps. Allow to fully dry.
- Cut a slit down the middle of the vanilla bean, exposing the beans. Then slice vanilla bean in half. Place both halves into 4-ounce bottle. Repeat with remaining bottles.
- Using funnel, fill each bottle with vodka. Place lid on top and screw on tightly. Wipe down sides of bottle if any alcohol spilled over.
- Place labels on jars and tie tops with bakers twine {if using}.
- Allow bottles of vanilla extract to rest for about 8 weeks before using, to fully develop it’s flavor. Shake bottles every few weeks.
Recipe by Sarah Bakes Gluten Free at https://www.sarahbakesgfree.com/2018/10/homemade-vanilla-extract.html