Making vanilla is make at home is very easy, and can even save you money. I started making it a couple years ago and haven’t gone back since!
Unless you buy your vanilla from somewhere in Central or South America, I would say the taste and quality of homemade vanilla outshines any you would buy in the store.
Homemade Vanilla
2015-02-11 13:08:13
Ingredients
- 3-4 vanilla pods
- 12 oz. vodka
Instructions
- Slice the vanilla pods down the center, revealing the beans.
- Place in an old salad dressing bottle (or something like that) and pour in vodka.
- Screw the lid on tight and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, until the vodka is speckled with vanilla bean flecks.
- Store in a dark cupboard for about 6 weeks, shaking vigorously every two or three days.
- When bottle is half empty from use, refill with vodka and continue as before. I usually don't refill mine more than twice, as each refill weakens the vanilla.
Notes
- Please remember that some vodka is made with wheat, so be sure to check the label!
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{This recipe is linked to Frugal Fridays.}
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Is there any way to make this without the use of Alcohol?
Hey Tanya! You can use glycerin instead of the alcohol. 🙂