Homemade Vanilla Extract
This Homemade Vanilla Extract recipe is straightforward to make, costing just $1.05 per fluid ounce. It’s perfect for gifting or stocking your pantry!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
SITTING TIME70 days d
Total Time70 days d 10 minutes mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vanilla
Servings: 336 servings
Calories: 13kcal
Cost: $37.98
paring knife
cutting board
- 25 Vanilla beans
- 1.7 liters Vodka we used the Kirkland brand from Costco
Split the vanilla beans by cutting them in half lengthwise. Then, cut the beans in half.
Open the bottle of vodka and pour out about ¼ cup.
Place the vanilla beans inside of the vodka bottle, and screw the cap back on.
Once a week for 10-12 weeks, shake the bottle for about 30 seconds.
The extract will be ready in 10-12 weeks.
FOR GIFTING:
Split the vanilla beans by cutting them in half lengthwise. Then, cut the beans in half.
Place 1 ½ vanilla beans inside of 12, 4-ounce glass bottles.
Fill each bottle with vodka, and screw the cap back on.
Place the remaining vanilla beans back into the vodka bottle along with the excess vodka.
Once a week for 10-12 weeks, shake the bottles for about 30 seconds.
The extract will be ready in 10-12 weeks.
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg