HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN VANILLA AT HOME, IS ONLY 2-INGREDIENTS, TRY IT, YOU WILL LOVE IT!

The Holidays are over and guess what? It will still be time to do a lot of baking! Smile. I just found out last year that instead of paying that much money for real vanilla, I can actually make it at home. You can use my post or just Google how to make it, so you can do the same. if you have the ingredients at home or even if you don’t, just purchase them. It is also a lot of fun to give it away to family and/or friends. However, it takes a long time to be ready, tons of months, therefore, start it earlier.
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 TOMORROW: I WILL POST MY CINNAMON, VANILLA SUGAR, wait for it!
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Category:  HACK
Approx. Prep and Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Approximate Cost:    $15 for the vanilla beans mostly
Difficulty Level:  Easy
Allergens, Other:  Gluten Free     
Servings: 1 1/3 Cup (my 2 bottles size), (select your bottle size and measure vodka accordingly)
 
Ingredients
5 to 6 whole vanilla beans that I cut in half to fit in the bottles. (You can use more)
1 1/3 cups vodka (based on my bottles size, yours may be different)
 
ADVISE BEFORE YOU START:
The Vodka must be 40% alcohol, 80-Proof or less for a neutral flavor to allow vanilla to dominate instead of the alcohol.
The Vanilla Beans must be Grade B. Is a better value since A are significantly expensive.
Vanilla Beans are not sold in all stores, are expensive, just Google and purchase online.
You will have to shake the bottle(s) really good daily.
This recipe is not instant, and it will take 6+ months. Therefore, be Patient!
 
DIRECTIONS

• Cut the vanilla beans in half lengthwise carefully with a sharp knife and leave the

ends on or off if you like, cut the beans to make them fit in your jars as necessary.

• Place the beans inside your selected size jar.
• Cover with the vodka completely, close the lid and shake it really well.
• Place in a cool dark place, allow it to remain there for at least 6 months or better yet more. The longer the vanilla sits, the stronger the flavor will be.
• Finally, don’t forget to shake your jar/bottle(s) weekly to make sure that the beans release their goodies and that you will end up with a darker vanilla at the end of the 6 plus months