Homemade vanilla extract

Make your own vanilla extract, a great use for those empty vanilla pods and a real money-saver if you whip up bakes and cakes often

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • scraped vanilla pods4
  • alcohol

    about 40% proof (we used 100ml white rum to four pods; vodka would also be good)

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Roughly chop 4 scraped vanilla pods and pack into a smallish jar or bottle. Fill with alcohol, about 40% proof (I used 100ml white rum to four pods; vodka would also be good), and seal well. Shake daily. The extract is strong enough to use after just one week, but will benefit from a month of steeping. Store in a cool, dark place.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
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