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Homemade Vanilla Extract

By Paula Deen

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Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 3 minutes

Cook time: 3 minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 3 split in half with the ends still attached vanilla beans
  • 1 with tight-fitting lid jar
  • 1 cup good quality vodka

Directions

In a small saucepan over medium flame, heat vodka. Place split vanilla beans in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and pour heated vodka over to cover the beans. Allow to cool completely before putting the lid on.

Screw on lid and store in a dark cool place for 8 weeks (give jar a shake every week). Mixture will get darker and darker over time.

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March 31, 2021
The vanilla beans she is using are from Vanilla Bean Kings! Find them on Amazon or at the Vanilla Bean Kings website!

June 23, 2019
Try Penzey's spices for top quality spices and herbes. This is where I get my vanilla beans. Penzeys.com

November 22, 2018
Do Ya'll know what stores sell vanilla beans? I can't find any in ID.

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