Gifts From the Kitchen: Homemade Vanilla Extract

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   You can make as much as you like.

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   But the ratio is 5 beans per 1 cup of vodka.

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   Measure vodka into jar(s).

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   Add 5 split vanilla beans per cup of vodka.

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   Seal the jar and set it into your pantry and allow it to steep or cure for at least 6 weeks before using.

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   After curing bottle it in 4 ounce brown Boston round bottle or a similar type bottle.

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   When the extract gets low you may pour more vodka in to keep the bottle going.

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   Dont waste the beans after curing.

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   Rinse them off well and add them to a jar of sugar to make vanilla sugar.

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    You can also grind dried vanilla beans into a powder and add to sugar to make vanilla sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.