![]() ![]() Since most recipes call for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, I thought 12 was a good number to give as a small holiday gift. The size is close to what you get in the grocery store and will yield about 12 teaspoons. Amber glass bottles to shield it from the light. I decided to go with amber glass bottles that hold 2 ounces each. In fact, some people may prefer having pretty vanilla bean flecks. However, there's nothing wrong with that. Otherwise, you will end up with flecks of the beans in your extract. And, I used it to make a batch of cookies already and I loved the flavor. Longer would be even better but as you can see with the number of beans I used, this batch is already looking nice and dark. You could use less and experiment with the time it takes to get the color and taste you are looking for.Īfter at least 8 weeks the vanilla extract is ready to use or decant. However, I knew that I wanted to make this quick so I doubled my bean amount and used a package of 25 beans. Since I had about 25 ounces of vodka (750 ml) that would mean I needed 12 beans. Many suggest using 3 beans for every 6 ounces of liquor. And, you don't really need top-shelf vodka, a good mid-level brand works just fine. You could also try other liquors such as rum. Vodka because it has a neutral flavor and will let the vanilla beans shine. What type of liquor should I use to infuse the vanilla beans in?Ī good 80 proof vodka is considered the best for the extract. After I made it I can't say that I really noticed any sweetness but it had a wonderful vanilla scent. Some say it has more of a sweetness than others. I chose Tahitian for the price and quantity that I could easily get online. There is also a Mexican vanilla bean that is said to have a spicy flavor. Pour into individual amber glass bottlesįrom what I've read most people use Tahitian or Madagascar vanilla beans for making extracts.Strain the beans if desired with a coffee filter.Set the jar in a cool dark place for 8 weeks or more.Cut the vanilla beans into 2-inch pieces. ![]()
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