Homemade Vanilla Recipe
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Homemade Vanilla

By: GINGER P 
"Easy to make and much cheaper. As you use it, top it off with more vodka."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (31)

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Days 20 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 750 milliliters
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle vodka
  • 2 vanilla beans

Directions

  1. Submerge vanilla beans in vodka and store in a cool, dark place for several weeks, shaking occasionally.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 12 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2007 by JAZZHANDS   view full review
This is a good, basic recipe. Some tips to help you: 1. You can split new vanilla beans, but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2006 by LADYJAYPEE   view full review
Based on some other reviewers' comments, I split 4 vanilla beans, cut them in 1/2" pieces, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by GOLDENPUMPKINCAKE   view full review
I made this for myself and for friends as a Christmas gifts. It is the best. I used quite a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by SCDEBBIET   view full review
I am so very greatful that you've solved the vanilla mystery, Ginger. (With that name, you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by Mary A.   view full review
Making your own vanilla is a great idea! A few tips; my mom has been making vanilla for over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2004 by KarenKY   view full review
I don't think two vanilla beans is enough. I have made this too, however I use six vanilla beans.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by irener52   view full review
Should you split the vanilla beans before putting them in the vodka?
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2007 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I love to make things from scratch but I think I like the store bought better. Mine still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2007 by TUNISIANSWIFE   view full review
I was inspired to make this based on LadyJayPee's beautiful pictures. I agree that the amt....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2006 by sweetchickie   view full review
This recipe rocks!! I used 4 large vanilla beans beacuse 2 beans didn't seem like much in...

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