This homemade vanilla recipe is so incredibly easy that I can’t even believe I’m actually writing a recipe for it.
But, it’s like everything else, once you have had the homemade you’ll never go back to store-bought again. Everyone should have a bottle of this homemade vanilla in their cupboard.
And the best thing is, this is truly never-ending vanilla – as long as you add more vodka as you use it. So, it makes the perfect gift – the gift that keeps on giving
This post is all about my homemade vanilla recipe.
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The Best Homemade Vanilla Recipe
Special Equipment
- Glass storage bottles with airtight lid – not cork lids
- Small Funnel
- Labels – I made mine on my Cricut but Etsy is a great place to look for custom labels if you don’t have a Cricut.
- Kitchen Shears or a sharp knife
Ingredients
- Vodka – 80 Proof is fine and it doesn’t have to be top-shelf vodka. Just a moderately priced Vodka is fine
- Vanilla Beans – about 4 beans per cup of vodka
Instructions for My Homemade Vanilla Recipe
- Sterilize bottles either by boiling them, heating them in the oven, or running them thru the dishwasher
- Slice beans lengthwise to expose the flesh of the bean
- Depending on how tall your bottles are, you may need to cut the beans in half.
- place the vanilla beans in the bottle at a ratio of 4 beans per 8 ounces
- Add Vodka to bottles making sure to cover the beans
- Store in a cool dark place for at least 30 days.
- Shake the bottles every couple of days. The color will get darker and the flavor stronger with time.
Homemade Vanilla Extract
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Vodka doesn't have to be expensive vodka
- 40 Vanilla Beans
Instructions
- Sterilize bottles either by boiling them, heating them in the oven, or running thru the dishwasher
- Slice beans lengthwise to expose the flesh of the bean
- Depending on how tall your bottles are, you may need to cut the beans in half.
- place the vanilla beans in the bottle at a ratio of 4 beans per 8 ounces
- Add Vodka to bottles making sure to cover the beans
- Store in a cool dark place for at least 30 days.
- Shake the bottles every couple of days. The color will get darker and the flavor stronger with time.
Once you make this recipe, you should never run out of vanilla again. And the flavor of this homemade vanilla is far superior to anything you will find at the grocery store.
It’s so easy, you can make a large batch and share it with your friends and family.
This Post was all About My Homemade Vanilla Recipe.
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