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Homemade Vanilla Extract

List of Ingredients




2 whole vanilla beans
1-1/2 cups mild brandy
1/2 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar


In a 3-cup glass container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vanilla beans with the brandy. Cap and allow to sit at room temperature 3 weeks.

Remove the beans and strain liquid through a double layer of cheesecloth into a bowl, if necessary.

In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool. Stir into vanilla mixture. Pour mixture into a bottle; cap and allow to sit at room temperature 1 month.

Yield: 2 cups of extract. Use as you would store bought vanilla.


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