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Vanilla Extract

January 1, 2025 By Anna Leave a Comment

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Category Homemade Food and Ingredients
Dietary Choice Dairy-Free; Egg-Free; Fat-Free; Gluten-Free; Lactose-Free; Low-Fat; No Added Sugar; Nut-Free; Pescatarian; Vegan; Vegetarian
Food Ingredients
Servings 35 Portions

Ingredients

  • 500 mL Vodka
  • 3 Vanilla Beans

Equipment

  • 1 Empty Bottle Ensure the bottle can be closed properly.
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board

Instructions

  • Ensure the empty bottle is clean.
  • Fill the bottle with vodka.
  • Cut the vanilla bean length-wise. You do not need to split the vanilla bean. Cutting it open is enough. Repeat this step for all vanilla beans.
  • Put the cut vanilla beans into the bottle.
  • Close the bottle and ensure it is sealed.
  • Shake the bottle briefly.
  • Store the bottle for at least one week in a cool and dark place.
  • Use the vanilla extract in your recipes and simply replenish the vanilla extract with vodka regularly.

Good to Know

  • Store the Vanilla Extract in a closed container in a cool and dark place.
  • The Vanilla Extract will stay good for several years if stored correctly.

Nutritional Information per Portion

Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Extract
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34 Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.1g0%
Sodium 0.1mg0%
Potassium 0.1mg0%
Carbohydrates 0.1g0%
Iron 0.001mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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