HOME-MADE VANILLA EXTRACT

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HOME-MADE VANILLA EXTRACT

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

HOME-MADE VANILLA EXTRACT

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Holiday

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 Whole vanilla beans

1 1/2 c Vodka (the cheap-o stuff

-works just fine)

1/2 c Water

1 c Granulated sugar

 

Anyone interested in a recipe for home-made vanilla

extract? It makes a fun gift for Christmas, packaged

in a small jar with ribbon around neck, included

recipe for same, a bag of brownie or cookie mix which

requires vanilla and a brownie pan. It IS

alcohol-based. Perhaps someone has another recipe for

one that does not require alcohol? Could this be one

of those " chemistry " things again? I apologize for

typing this in as I still haven't made friends with my

software but folks who know how to doctor it to adapt

to their recipe pgm. will find it a tasty and CHEAP,

CHEAP, CHEAP Holiday idea. Better start it now,

though! It takes about 7 weeks to " steep " it but you

can fudge a little on that timing, I'm sure.

 

VANILLA EXTRACT

 

In a 3 cup glass container with a tight fitting lid,

combine vanilla beans with the vodka. Cap and allow

to " steep " at room temperature for three weeks.

Remove vanilla beans and strain liquid through a

cheesecloth, if necessary. In a medium saucepan,

combine water and sugar, stirring constantly, until it

comes to a boil and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat

and cool. Stir into vodka that has been strained.

Pour mixture into a bottle; cap and allow to sit at

room temperature one month. Yield:2 cups vanilla

extract

 

 

 

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and i just happen to have organic madagascar vanilla beans at the

moment - $1.00 each for anyone who wants to experiment

 

*smile*

 

chris