In this post I will explain how to make vanilla extract. Making organic vanilla extract is quick and easy to do. You only need two ingredients: organic vanilla beans and organic vodka! I love keeping a steady supply of vanilla extract going for baking and for gifts at Christmas time.
Recipes Using Organic Vanilla Extract
Make my yummy Mexican Chocolate Fudge dessert , seared pears, or pumpkin chia pudding!
Ingredient Sourcing
I prefer to utilize a high quality organic vodka for my vanilla extract. More recently I have started using Frankly Organic Vodka. I am happy with the quality of it.
I get my vanilla beans from Azure standard or Costco. Costco usually only carries vanilla beans around the holiday season.
Vanilla to Vodka Ratio for Vanilla Extract
Different sources will recommend different ratios for vanilla extract. I use about 3-5 vanilla beans per 1 cup of vodka, depending on what is available to me.
Instructions
How to Make Organic Vanilla Extract
- Cut a slit down the middle of 3-5 vanilla beans. You may have to cut these in half in order to fit them into your container.
- Place them in a container that holds at least 8oz.
- Pour 1 cup of 80 proof vodka over the vanilla beans. Ensure that vanilla beans are always covered with vodka.
- Allow the vanilla beans to soak at least 3 months. The longer they soak, the more flavor. Shake occasionally to stir them up.
Organic Vanilla Extract
Ingredients
- 3-4 organic vanilla beans
- 1 cup organic vodka
Instructions
- Cut a slit in each vanilla bean. Cut them in half, if needed, to fit into container.
- Place vanilla beans into a container and pour 1 cup of vodka over them. Ensure that the vanilla beans are covered and stay covered.
- Allow the vanilla beans to soak at least 3 months. The longer they sit, the better the flavor will become.
