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You can make the most amazing, aromatic, 2-ingredient, vanilla extract right at home. It's less expensive than store-bought and it makes a wonderful edible gift! Plus, we have a new free, printable label that you can download!
Hi Friends, did you know that you can make your own Homemade Vanilla Extract? It's so easy!
All you need are 2 ingredients: Vanilla beans and vodka and time (6 weeks).
I have been making it for years now and it's hard to imagine not making my own Homemade Vanilla Extract now.
If you are a baker, make this for yourself or know a baker, this makes a wonderful edible gift - right on time for the holidays!
I love this Vanilla Extract in coffee, drinks, baked recipes, or any recipes requiring vanilla extract (there are so many!)
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I always like to keep extra vanilla beans in the kitchen pantry because you never know when you will need them.
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This post was originally published on 12/22/2019 and updated and republished on 9/2/2021
You can make the most amazing, aromatic, 2-ingredient, vanilla extract right at home. It’s less expensive than store-bought and it makes a wonderful edible gift!
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Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.
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Ashley says
I wish people would actually do their research!! Vanilla actually takes 12 to 24 months to extract and actually be a good decent extract for baking and such! Why is people feel the need to tell people that 4to 6 weeks will give them a good vanilla? That only gives you vanilla flavored vodka. Before you post you should actually have a really good base. This suggestion is BS! I make my own vanilla and have been rather educated on it. I have done my research. If someone is going to spend money on an ounce of beans they need to know they aren't going to have vanilla in 4 to 6 weeks.
Sara Maniez says
Thank you for leaving a comment with your opinion on the recipe. The vanilla definitely gets better with age. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Danielle says
Grade B vanilla beans are for extract, not grade A. Grade A have a higher water content.