Vanilla Extract Recipe

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   Using a paring knife, make an incision in 1 of the vanilla beans starting 1 inch from the end and continuing lengthwise through the remainder of the bean.

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   Repeat with the remaining 2 beans.

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   Place the vanilla beans in a 1-pint glass jar with a tightfitting lid.

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   Add the vodka, rum, or bourbon and push the beans down until they are completely submerged.

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   Seal the jar and store it in a cool, dark place for at least 1 month, shaking it once a week.

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   The vanilla flavor will intensify the longer the beans remain in the infusion.

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   Store the extract for up to 1 year.

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   As you use it up, top the jar off with enough liquor to keep the beans submerged, replacing the vanilla beans as they start to lose their flavor (about every 3 to 6 months).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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