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Vanilla Extract

Vanilla extract is a common ingredient in many cookies, cakes, muffins, and other baked goods. It can also be added to coffee, hot cocoa, cocktails, and more.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 vanilla beans Using more beans will result in a more potent vanilla flavor.
  • 8 oz gold rum, bourbon, or vodka Your choice of alcohol will also influence the taste of the finished extract. Vodka is clean and light, while rum and bourbon impart more complex notes.

Equipment

  • 1 bottle

Method
 

  1. Add vanilla beans to a bottle. Pour alcohol of your choosing over top of the beans and cap the bottle with a tight fitting lid.
  2. Store the bottle out of direct sunlight and shake every so often. Let infuse for at least 2 months. For a more flavorful extract, infuse 6-12 months. It’s well worth the wait!