Homemade Vanilla Extract

Name: Homemade Vanilla Extract
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 6 vanilla beans, split lengthwise; 2 cups vodka

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8 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 5 min. + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Becky Jo Smith, Kettle Falls, Washington

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Updated on Dec. 08, 2023

Homemade vanilla is fun to give in decorative bottles with attractive labels. Share it with special friends who like to cook or bake. —Becky Jo Smith, Kettle Falls, Washington

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Homemade Vanilla Extract

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Yield:2 cups

Prep:5 min

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Ingredients

6 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
2 cups vodka

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Directions

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Place vanilla beans in a tall jar; cover with vodka. Seal jar tightly. Let stand in a cool dark place at least 6 weeks, gently shaking jar once a week.