Perfect Vanilla Essence - Desserts Recipe
Perfect Vanilla Essence
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Category
Desserts/snacks
Servings
250 ML (1 cup)
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
A homemade vanilla extract is not only more economical than store bought brands, but also of higher quality. Free of artificial colouring and any added sweeteners, you are guaranteed the highest quality product with every drop of this recipe, one that only gets better with age!
Ingredients
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250 ml (1 cup) pure alcohol or 40% vodka
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6 vanilla pods
Directions
Pour the alcohol in an opaque glass bottle.
Cut the vanilla beans lengthwise in half. With the back of a knife or spoon, remove the vanilla “caviar” (the seeds found inside the bean). Cut the remaining shell of the vanilla bean into 3 pieces. Put the caviar & the shell into the glass bottle.
Place the bottle in a cupboard, hidden from sunlight. After one month your extract will be ready for use, however, with time it only becomes better (around the 6-month mark).
During the first 2 weeks, shake the bottle 2-3 times a week. For the remaining 5 and a half months, continue to shake it 1-2 times per week.
After 6 months have passed, filter the extract through a strainer, removing the caviar and the pods. Add to any recipe that requires vanilla extract and enjoy!
Recipe Note
Vanilla extract can be kept for years, and only matures with age, like a fine wine!