![]() ![]() In an unrelated note, I made the Chocolate-Orange Scones from your book last night and passed them out at work. I’m mainly worried if it could be mold? I’m a bit paranoid! Oh, and I didn’t use Vodka–I used rum–will that still kill any and all bad bacteria? I’m sure I will strain it before I use it (I still have a few more months to go before it’s ready)–do you strain yours? Thank you for the link, I will definitely check it out! Thank you so much Sarah! The specks don’t really have a color–just looks like debris of some sort–just sort of foggy in there. Give the bottle a shake every week or so. Close jar or bottle and store in a cool, dry place for at least 8 weeks. Put the vanilla beans in a glass bottle or jar and cover with vodka (or other alcohol). I usually buy an inexpensive variety of vodka. Use a knife to split the vanilla bean in half, leaving about ½ inch at each end intact. Vodka 35-40 alcohol (70-80 proof): Opinions are sure to vary on this, but I say theres no need to buy top shelf. Once each day, vigorously shake the container for 30-seconds. It will take 30-days for the brew to mature. Cut them into 1/2-3/4 inch pieces then add to container and shake. They have step-by-step instructions on their site, as well as many vanilla bean varieties, and all kinds of gorgeous bottles.ĥ-7 vanilla beans (.85 oz), split lengthwiseĨ ounces of 35%+ alcohol (70+ proof) (vodka, bourbon, rum, or brandy can be used here vodka will have the lightest, cleanest flavor) Using a sharp kitchen knife, cut a lengthwise slit down the middle of each bean. ![]() The same beans will continue to flavor the vanilla for up to a year. Three weeks is the minimum, store it 6 months for the best flavor. Store in a cool, dark area such as a kitchen cabinet for 3 weeks, shaking the bottle every week. The vanilla beans and bottles were kindly sent to me by Beanilla, after they noticed a blog with the title Vanilla Bean didn’t have a post on making extract. Place the vanilla beans in the bottle of vodka and seal. I can cheerfully take it now, or with equal cheerfulness, I can wait. One world is aware, and by the far the largest to me, and that is myself,Īnd whether I come to my own today or in ten thousand or ten million years, If no other in the world be aware I sit content,Īnd if each and all be aware I sit content. You only need 2 ingredients for homemade vanilla extract: vanilla beans and vodka. And now I must wait patiently for at least 8 weeks, and longer if I can manage it. Published: Updated: This post may contain affiliate links. Pretty easy work for something so wonderful. So this week I got to work, slicing open vanilla beans, jamming them into pretty bottles, pouring vodka all over them, and shaking them gently. Ever since Ashlae sent me a bottle of her delicious brew, I just wasn’t satisfied with the extract I purchased in the store. I’ve had ‘make vanilla extract’ on my to-do list for quite some time, and finally got around to doing so. ![]()
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