Find out the easiest way on how to make vanilla extract! Since vanilla extract can be pricey, it is practical to just make your own from scratch. So continue reading for an easy homemade vanilla extract recipe.
How To Make Vanilla Extract | 5 Easy Steps
Vanilla extract has many uses, but it's mainly for flavoring and home remedy. Most people use vanilla extract as a flavoring for food, beverages, and medicine. But some people also use this to treat fever and intestinal gas. A few have found vanilla extract to be one of the best ingredients for homemade skincare recipes. Here's a list of what you will need to make vanilla extract–little bottles of these will make excellent gifts for the holidays!
What You'll Need:
- 1 oz or 30 grams of vanilla beans
- medium-sized jar with lid
- funnel
- 260 ml of vodka
- measuring cup
- cheesecloth or coffee portafilter/group handle
How To Make Vanilla Extract
Step 1: Cut Vanilla Beans
Raw vanilla beans come in dry and long form. So first off, cut it into little strips, measuring more or less than half an inch. Then, put it all inside the medium-sized jar.
It is up to you whether you want to scrape the seeds out or not because either way will turn out great. However, if you just leave the seeds out, you won't have too much of a mess.
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Step 2: Pour In Vodka
Using a funnel, pour about one cup of vodka into the jar.
Step 3: Shake The Jar
Put the lid on and seal it tightly, then shake it well. Shake it once a day, every day, for at least one month. But for better fermentation, do it for 2-3 months for a nice and strong flavor.
Afterwards, store the jar in a dry and cool place.
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Step 4: Filter The Extract
There are two ways to filter. If you have a coffee machine at home, you can use the coffee portafilter/group handle that comes with it. Otherwise, you can use a cheesecloth.
Open the jar and pour it straight into the measuring cup using a filter. Let it strain through. Do this until all of the vanilla extracts has been filtered out.
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Step 5: Transfer To A Container
Use a funnel to transfer the filtered vanilla extract to a new and clean container.
Want to see how it's done? Watch this video from The Simple Cooking Channel and learn how to make a vanilla extract:
With the many uses of vanilla extract, it is more practical to make your own from scratch at home. Learning how to make vanilla extract is simple and easy with these five steps, so you'll never look for store-bought again!
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