Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe (Easy DIY)
Learn how to make vanilla extract at home with vodka and Madagascar vanilla beans. This easy DIY recipe is perfect for baking, gifting, and saving money compared to store bought extract.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vanilla beans, split found here
- 8 ounces vodka can also use bourbon or other tasteless alcohol
Instructions
- Take a knife and put a slit down the middle of each vanilla bean.
- Use a measuring scale and measure out 1 ounce of beans.
- Place the beans into the clear bottles and add 8 ounces of vodka or other tasteless alcohol.
- Repeat this process for the amount of beans you have.
- Close the bottles and place in a cool dark place.
- Turn the bottles every week for at least 6 months.
- Once the vanilla is dark enough for you, you can remove the vanilla beans and use the extract.
- You can also leave the vanilla beans in the extract if desired to strengthen the vanilla.
- If you want to make more vanilla, the vanilla beans already used will have a 50% strength. You can also place the used beans in a mother jar or make vanilla bean sugar with them.