DIY Vanilla Extract
Save some money and do a fun DIY by making this homemade vanilla extract. It's super simple to make and way cheaper than buying it at the store.
Servings 3 cups
Ingredients
- 750 ml bottle vodka or bourbon
- 15 vanilla bean pods
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, cut down the length of each vanilla bean. Using the dull side of a knife, scrape down the bean to remove the seeds. Add to the bottle of vodka (or bourbon). Add pods as well. Seal bottle and shake well to combine. Store in a dry dark place for at least 2 months, shake the bottle every couple days.
- It gets better as it sits so if you have the time, allow it to steep for 6 months. As you use, leave the pods in the bottle and it will continue to infuse.