Instant Pot Vanilla Extract
This Instant Pot Vanilla Extract recipe is straightforward to make and speeds up the process of homemade vanilla. It’s perfect for gifting or for stocking your pantry on a budget!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Release and Cooling Time6 hours hrs
Total Time7 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot, vanilla
Servings: 336 servings
Calories: 13kcal
Cost: $66.07
Instant Pot
pairing knife
Canning jars
Funnel
Liquid measuring cup
- 25 vanilla beans – Amazon usually has the lowest price
- 1.75 liter bottle of vodka we usually get ours from Costco
- 12 4 oz glass bottles
- 6 12 oz canning jars with lids
CUT VANILLA BEANS AND FILL JARS:
Use a sharp paring knife to slice 4 vanilla beans in half lengthwise. Then, cut the beans in half.
Place the beans inside a canning jar.
Repeat the process with the remaining beans and jars.
FILL JARS WITH VODKA:
Evenly distribute the vodka among the jars. Make sure you leave at least an inch of headspace in each jar. *** You must do this because the liquid will expand as it cooks in the pressure cooker.
Place the lids on the jars and tighten them so they are finger tight.
PRESSURE COOK:
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to “Sealing.”
Next, press the “Manual” or “High” settings for 45 minutes.
At the end of the cooking time, let the pot naturally release for 60 minutes.
Then, turn the valve to “Venting.”
OPEN POT AND COOL JARS:
Carefully open the pot with the lid away from your face.
Use tongs to move the jars to a kitchen towel-lined surface (they will be HOT!).
Let the jars cool completely.
TRANSFER TO GIFTING BOTTLES:
- ***Don’t work with the instant pot for this recipe alcohol near an open flame or the stovetop. The vapor released from the alcohol is flammable, and an open flame or strong heat source acts as an ignitor.
- ***This recipe will leave you with one vanilla bean leftover.
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.001mg