Homemade Vanilla Extract
A simple recipe for vanilla extract, to bring all of your bakes to the next level.
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Vicki
- cute bottles or jars
- 1 cup vodka
- 3 whole vanilla beans
Using a sharp knife, split the vanilla beans vertically down the centre and scrape out the seeds.
Place both the seeds and the hollowed out vanilla beans into a sterilized bottle.
Pour the vodka over the vanilla and tightly close the lid before giving it a good shake.
Store the bottle in a cool, dark place for at least six weeks before using (I always pop a date on mine just to be sure!).
- this recipe scales up very easily, just use three vanilla beans per cup of vodka!
- when the bottle starts to run low, simply add more vanilla beans and top it up with more vodka.
- vanilla extract will last indefinitely.