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Glass bottles of vanilla extract with vanilla pods next to them

100% Pure Vanilla Extract

Ingredients
  

  • about 4 fresh vanilla beans and/or previously used and rinsed vanilla beans cut lengthwise to expose seeds
  • 1⁄2 cup unflavored vodka

Instructions
 

  • Add the split vanilla beans to a clean bottle. Cover with vodka, using a funnel if necessary, and seal shut.
  • Store in a cool dark place and shake daily for a minimum of 14 days.
  • Use when needed, adding rinsed leftover pods from previous recipes and topping up with more vodka as it depletes.