Vanilla Extract Recipe Video

Most people who get into baking graduate very quickly from 'Artificial' vanilla to real or pure vanilla extract... Then progress through the quality levels until they find one that tastes great at a price point they can live with. That was the path we followed - and then we scoffed at the idea of making our own. How could it be any better than the best we could afford? Well it can be much better. home made vanilla extract recipe Oh and before you panic about there being VODKA in this... Vanilla is only soluble in alcohol, so yes that stuff you buy at the grocery store is at least 35-40% alcohol (in fact by law it has to be).

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy

Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisineFusion

MethodPreservedMain IngredientVanilla

Ingredients

	Vanilla pod	4 Medium
	Vodka	1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 101 Calories from Fat 13

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1 g2%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 0.21 mg0.01%

Total Carbohydrates 11 g3.5%

Dietary Fiber 7.9 g31.7%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 0 g

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 10.6% Iron 0.01%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) Slit the vanilla pods in half, scrape out the beans and put them in a jar.
2) Chop up the vanilla pods into small bits and put them in the jar as well.
3) Cover with the vodka, shake it up and place in a dark place for 5 to 6 weeks to steep.
4) After 5 to 6 weeks it should be a deep dark brown colour and ready to use.
5) Strain out the vanilla bits if desired.

SERVING
6) Use as required.

Editors Review

Do you know, you will need only two ingredients to prepare homemade vanilla extract? It is that easy and you can do it confidently. So, watch the video and prepare your own vanilla extract.

Vanilla Extract Recipe Video

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