Homemade Vanilla Extract

By AzWench

Ingredients

• Jar or Bottle
• Vanilla Beans in your favorite variety (rule of thumb is 5 beans per 1 cup of alcohol)
• Vodka, but you can also use Bourbon, Rum or Brandy

Preparation

Step 1

1. Use a knife to split the bean in half, leave about ½ inch at each end intact.

2. Put your vanilla beans in your glass bottle or jar and cover with vodka.

3. Close jar or bottle and store in a cool, dry place for at least 8 weeks. Give the bottle a shake every week or so. As you use the vanilla, simply add in more liquor to replace what you have used