Yield: 8 ounces

How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract

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!

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Additional Time 1 month

Total Time 1 month 3 minutes

Ingredients

1 ounce vanilla beans, split lengthwise, grade A* (optional, if you want the vanilla seeds to float around)
8 ounces vodka, 70-90 proof (you can use the cheapest kind, no need to use expensive vodka for this recipe)

Instructions

In a lidded glass bottle, add the vanilla beans, put a funnel on top and add the vodka to the bottle. Put the lid on and shake.
Shake daily for 4-6 weeks. Optionally, you can filter the finished vanilla extract with a cheesecloth, if you want (I never do) before using.
When the vanilla extract is at the color you desire, you can then, transfer it to amber color glass bottles for storing or gift-giving.

Notes

*I usually get vanilla beans from Madagascar

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 teaspoon
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 12Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.