If you have
never tried to make homemade vanilla extract, you need to do it ASAP! It is so aromatic and just as easy as it is
good! Only 2 ingredients are
required—alcohol and vanilla beans. That
is it! Vodka is the most neutral of the
alcohol choices, but you can use rum or bourbon if you like. I do prefer the vodka though. Vanilla beans can be ordered from Olive
Nation and they usually ship the vanilla beans free which is a great perk! Go to http://www.olivenation.com/Bourbon-Madagascar-Vanilla-Beans-P84C54.aspx
to order your beans!
All you need to do is slit each bean almost
in half and add to the jar of alcohol in a ratio of 5 beans to 8 oz.
alcohol. Make sure jar is sealed and
store in a dark place for 5-6 weeks at least.
Shake it several times a week.
Remember, patience is a virtue—the longer it sits, the better the
flavor!
If you want you can top off the extract with
more alcohol several times before the beans loose their flavor. Enjoy!
Lisa
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