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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 4 Airtight glass bottles or mason jars
  • 1 Funnel

Ingredients

  • 250 g Vanilla bean pods
  • 1 litre Vodka / Rum / Brandy 80% proof alcohol
  • 500 ml Glycerine Food grade

Instructions

  • Using a knife, slice the vanilla bean pods to expose the seeds
  • Add about 4 vanilla bean pods in each bottle
  • In two bottles, using a funnel add vodka
  • In the other two bottles add glycerine
  • Close the bottles and shake.
  • Store in a dark cabinet away from direct sunlight and shake the bottles at least once a week.
  • Vanilla extract will be ready to use from about 8 weeks, however the longer it matures the better.
  • Once in use, top up with more vodka or glycerine to keep the extract going

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