Store-bought vanilla extract can be extremely expensive or full of artificially-derived ingredients. With just two ingredients and a lot of patience, you can make your own vanilla extract at home that will keep in your pantry indefinitely. Make a batch ahead of time and decant into smaller bottles for easy, homemade gifts during the holiday season.

Quick Info

⏱️ 50400 min • 🍽️ 24 servings • ⭐ 67%

Nutrition

74 cal

Tags

[Dairy-Free] • [Gluten-Free] • [Healthy] • [Low-Carb] • [Vegan] • [Vegetarian] • [5 Ingredients or Less] • [Easy]

Ingredients

• 1 750-mL bottle of vodka
• 15–25 vanilla beans, whole or leftover pods from another use

Instructions Preview

1. Pour out about ½ cup vodka from the bottle…
2. If using new vanilla beans, split the pods…
3. Carefully pour as much of the reserved ½ c…

…and 4 more steps

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Recipe by: Amanda Berrill • From: Tasty