Homemade Vanilla Extract

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Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Shauna Sever

Published 2012

  • About

Homemade vanilla extract is one of those glorious things that cause people to marvel at your Martha-esque domestic skills. It’s both terrific party-conversation fodder and an economical way to enjoy copious amounts of pure vanilla extract.

Method

And it couldn’t be simpler. All you need is a clean jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid, whole vanilla beans, and a clear neutral-tasting liquor (vodka is my top choice). For an 8-ounce</