When I am not writing or travelling the back roads, I love to bake.
It has long since been my theory that if you are going to do something always find the best available products you can to get the job done up right. And that is why I started making my own vanilla.
RECIPE
8 ounces of vodka
6 vanilla beans
Cut the beans into quarters, do not scrape the beans. Leave as is. Place beans in a clean glass pint jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Pour vodka over the beans and seal the jar.
Place out of direct sunlight, leaving for a minimum of 4–6 weeks. Once a week, give the jar a shake.
Note:
Six vanilla beans will make it quite strong. Reduce the number of beans to lower the strength to your taste. To continue infusing the flavour, leave the beans in the vodka after the 6-week term.
Can substitute vodka with a light or golden rum.
It’s not inexpensive to make, and you need the patience to leave it alone while it creates a flavour that evolves.
Download a free pdf version of our Pure Vanilla Extract recipe.
Let us know how yours turned out.
Ann Edall-Robson
Author, Photographer, Lover of Life
“Capturing moments others may never get to experience.”
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