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Homemade Vanilla Extract

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"Homemade vanilla extract! What could be better and cheaper! I use Madagascar vanilla beans."
Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 9 times with an average star rating of 5.0
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PREP TIME  5 Min
READY IN  21 Days 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 10 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
  • 1 liter vodka

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the vanilla beans in the bottle of vodka and seal. Store in a cool, dark area such as a kitchen cabinet for 3 weeks, shaking the bottle every week. Three weeks is the minimum, store it 6 months for the best flavor. After using, replace with more vodka. The same beans will continue to flavor the vanilla for up to a year.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by karie 
This is the best way to make your own vanilla extract! Don't buy those little expensive... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by Karen_M 
I started making my own pure vanilla using this method. It's wonderful! I use only vodka... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2008 by Louiselombard 
This is so unbelievably easy and so much cheaper than the store bought extract. Really didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by LORIKAE 
I have made vanilla extract this way for a number of years and it is SO WORTH it. As another... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2009 by cheryl 
I have been complaining about the cost of store bought vanilla extract for years. No more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Ellen 
I just love how easy and delicious this vanilla is. I messed it up the first time, but wasn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2009 by Alyssa 
so far so good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2009 by DeniseM61 
Great! Smell wonderful and way less expensive than store bought vanilla extract. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Homemade Vanilla Extract

Servings Per Recipe: 200

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 14

  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: < 1mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g

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