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Homemade Vanilla Extract
Added on February 1st, 2008
Homemade Vanilla Extract
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From http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=2756398 Untested. I was reading about extracts, and figured it was an easy way to work vodka into the meal. Plus now I have almost two CUPS of great vanilla extract, getting stronger every day. (It essentially keeps forever.)

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Directions

  • You can get great vanilla beans mail-order. You can get great vodka on the bottom shelf of your liquor store. (Or at least vodka good enough for extracts. )
  • I used an old sherry bottle.
  • Split the beans to quarters or even eights. Add to the vodka and steep for a week. Shake once a day or so, to help the seeds separate.
  • Strain as much as you want to use. You can strain the whole bottle if you like, but it's only going to get better with time. A week should be enough to start using, though.