Vanilla Extract

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A gift always gets extra points if it's homemade. Start now and you can have vanilla extract on hand, ready to bestow on lucky bakers in December.

Everyday Food, November 2012

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Credit: Bryan Gardner
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Slice vanilla beans lengthwise and cover with vodka (use 1 cup for every 2 beans). Seal and store in a cool place, shaking occasionally, for 2 months before using.

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Cook's Notes

For a bargain on vanilla beans, order at marxfoods.com.

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Reviews (2)

6 Ratings
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Martha Stewart Member
10/01/2018
So easy to make.
Martha Stewart Member
04/05/2017
I buy miniature bottles of bourbon, tuck a split vanilla bean inside, and tuck it away in the cabinet for a few months. This makes an extract with intriguing layers of flavor.
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