VANILLA EXTRACT Recipe

MAKE YOUR OWN VANILLA EXTRACT:

Simple yet takes 4 months to a year - worth the wait!

Ingredients

6 whole vanilla beans
1 fifth of vodka
glass jar or bottle

Directions

Split vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife. Place in jar with the vodka. Be sure beans are completely covered with vodka. Seal tightly. Let stand in a cool, dark place for 4 months to a year. Shake jar occasionally during the standing time.

Yield: 1 quart (You can divide into smaller bottles too)

Tips:

Extract will strengthen upon standing. Store, tightly-sealed, indefinitely in a cool, dark place. Place a few drops of vanilla extract on a cotton ball. Place in custard cup in back of refrigerator to diffuse odors.