Homemade Vanilla Extract, originally uploaded by queenofthemoodswingset2.
I have seen a lot of homemade vanilla extract recipes on blogs recently. I love the idea and, more importantly, I've been waiting for any excuse to buy some blue bottles from this bottle company! Also, I bake a lot and this is a really affordable way to get vanilla beans and extract.
Homemade Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup vodka
1 1/2 madagascar vanilla beans (split open and cut in half to fit in the jar)
Let steep in jars for at least 2 months. Keep in a cool dark place and shake once a week. You can keep adding vodka after you use some of the extract.
Cobalt Blue 4 oz jars from: www.specialtybottle.com/cobaltbluebostonroundglassbottle4...
labels adapted from: www.marthastewart.com/275308/christmas-templates/@center/...
just fyi, you can use a HECK of a lot more vodka than that per bean! :) I threw four split beans into a regular sized bottle of vodka and had good extract in a few months. I absolutely love your labels and bottles!
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ReplyDeleteI thought you probably could, but I saw insane recipes that were like 30 beans per bottle or 10 beans per cup. I was thinking 1/2 bean per 1/2 cup would be plenty. Oh well..this way you can keep adding vodka, for a looong time!
ReplyDeletelike this recipe: http://www.thethriftymama.com/2010/10/homemade-vanilla-extract.html
ReplyDeleteand this one: http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/making-homemade-vanilla-extract-aka-why-laura-bought-a-gallon-of-vodka
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