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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Avoid sweeteners and artificial flavors by making your own vanilla at home.
Prep Time5 minutes
Servings: 1 Gallon
Author: David Fulton

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon Liquor (Vodka, Bourbon, or Rum)
  • 1 pound Fresh Vanilla

Instructions

  • Chop beans into segments several inches long in lieu of slicing beans (which seems more time consuming).
  • Add to bottle of liquor.
  • Shake the bottle every once in a while to get things stirred up.
  • Curing should take at least 6 weeks, but this can remain curing for a long long time.