I started three batches of vanilla extract in preparation for Christmas baking and Christmas gifts. Basic vanilla extract requires:
Suitable jar with lid (I use pint jars)
1 Cup (8 ounces) 80 proof (min) alcohol
3 Vanilla beans - slit, scraped and all put into jar.
Store in a cool dark place and shake once or twice a week. It will be available for use in 60 days, but the longer it steeps, the more intense the flavor becomes.
For some variety I made:
(1) 8 oz. jar with 100 proof Vodka,
(1) 8 oz. jar with 151 proof rum,
(1) jar with 6 oz. of 100 proof vodka and 2 oz. of 151 rum.
I recently bought 1/2# of beans from Olivenation.com for $27.99 (free shipping), and this was 66 beans. I split the order with a friend, and we each have enough beans to make 11 batches of 8 oz..
Suitable jar with lid (I use pint jars)
1 Cup (8 ounces) 80 proof (min) alcohol
3 Vanilla beans - slit, scraped and all put into jar.
Store in a cool dark place and shake once or twice a week. It will be available for use in 60 days, but the longer it steeps, the more intense the flavor becomes.
For some variety I made:
(1) 8 oz. jar with 100 proof Vodka,
(1) 8 oz. jar with 151 proof rum,
(1) jar with 6 oz. of 100 proof vodka and 2 oz. of 151 rum.
I recently bought 1/2# of beans from Olivenation.com for $27.99 (free shipping), and this was 66 beans. I split the order with a friend, and we each have enough beans to make 11 batches of 8 oz..