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Vanilla extract in amber glass bottles with a red satin ribbon.
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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Make this homemade vanilla extract now and it'll be ready for gifting by the holidays! Bourbon vanilla has the best flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Soaking Time:28 days
Total Time28 days 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade vanilla extract, how to make vanilla extract, vanilla extract, vanilla extract recipe
Servings: 3 8-ounce bottles
Calories: 4.23kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 vanilla beans (you can use up to 9 if you like)
  • 750 milliliters bourbon whiskey
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Split the vanilla beans vertically to release the seeds inside.
  • Place 2 to 3 split beans in each of 3 8-ounce bottles.
  • Place a small funnel in the neck of the bottles and pour in the bourbon until the vanilla beans are submerged.
  • Cap the bottles and allow them to sit for at least 4 weeks, shaking every so often.
  • Label the bottles, tie with ribbon, and give as gifts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 4.23kcal | Sodium: 3mg