How to Make Vanilla Extract
Learn how to make vanilla extract, the most popular flavor in baked goods. All of your questions are answered in our complete guide.
Servings: 48
Calories: 11kcal
Equipment
- mason jar or glass bottle
Ingredients
- 1 ounce whole vanilla beans
- 8 ounces 80-proof vodka*
Instructions
- This recipe makes a single fold vanilla. I prefer a double fold vanilla, which means you would use 2 ounces of vanilla beans to 8 ounces of vodka.
- Cut the vanilla beans down the middle. You can slice them completely in half lengthwise, or simply cut a slit down the center to expose the middle of the bean.
- Cut the beans in half the opposite way so that they are now half the original length.
- Use a funnel or measuing cup with spout to pour the alcohol into a food grade glass bottle.
- Then add the split vanilla beans to the alcohol.
- Seal the jar or bottle with a tight lid.
- Give the jar a shake, then place it in a dark cupboard or out of direct sunlight.
- Allow the jar to sit for at least 4 months, shaking the jar either daily or as you think of it. It's not 100% important to do this, but it can help the extraction process.
- Test the vanilla in some milk, whipped cream or on a sugar cube to see if it is ready to use.
Notes
There are 48 teaspoons in 8 ounces of vodka.
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 8 ounces of vanilla extract, with one serving being 1 teaspoon of extract. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 11kcal | Sodium: 0.05mg | Potassium: 0.05mg