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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Prep time
5 minutes, plus 3 months infusing PT5M
Cook time
N/A PT0
Yield
8 ounces
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
bottle of homemade vanilla extract with beans inside Nugget Markets signature recipes

Make our own vanilla extract with this super simple recipe and only two ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 4–6 vanilla beans
  • 8 ounces vodka or other non-flavored spirit (rum, bourbon, etc.)

Preparation

Split vanilla beans in half lengthwise, leaving the tip of 1 end attached. Place in a clean bottle then fill with vodka, making sure the beans are completely submerged. Close securely and store in a cool, dark location for at least 3 months, shaking bottle once per week.

The longer the vanilla extract steeps, the darker and more intense the vanilla flavor will become. Infusing for 3 months will yield usable vanilla extract, but 6 months to a year is ideal for maximum flavor.