Best homemade vanilla extract
Learn how to make simple, quick, homemade vanilla extract (and which alcohol to use for different flavours). It's quick, easy and a lot less expensive than the store-bought version.
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Servings: 12 teaspoons
Calories: 13kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Vanilla beans
- 60 ml Alcohol Vodka, Rum or Bourbon
Instructions
- Use 1 bean per 60ml (or 2oz) of alcohol.
- Split the beans down the middle without cutting it in half.
- Put them in a glass bottle.
- Cover with alcohol.
- Put the lid on.
- Give it a shake and place in a cool, dark spot like in the pantry.
- Every week or so, give it a shake.
- It can be used from about 6 weeks but it's best if left for a few months.
- Strain the finished extract or leave the beans in there.
Nutrition
Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.002mg
Have you made this recipe? I'd love to hear what you think. Tag me on Instagram @clairekcreations
