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Comment BOTTLE and I’ll send you the link to the bottles I used! I’m not an alcohol expert — but I do know what works. A few years ago, a friend gifted me a bottle of homemade vanilla, and it was hands-down the best vanilla I’d ever used. When it was almost gone, I sliced open the beans in the bottle, topped it off with more alcohol, and tucked it back into the pantry. It worked beautifully. So this year, I finally made my own from scratch. It’s incredibly simple: vanilla beans, alcohol, and time. No fancy tools, no special skills — just a “set it and forget it” project that gets better the longer it sits. I’m making it now so it’s ready to gift next Christmas. Homemade Vanilla Extract Ingredients • 1 ounce vanilla beans (about 3–4 whole beans) • 8 ounces (1 cup) alcohol • Vodka for a classic, neutral vanilla flavor • Bourbon or brandy for a warmer, deeper flavor • Glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid Instructions 1. Slit each vanilla bean lengthwise to expose the seeds (do not cut all the way through). 2. Place the beans into a clean glass jar. 3. Pour the alcohol over the beans, making sure they are completely submerged. 4. Seal the jar tightly and store in a cool, dark place like the back of your pantry. 5. Shake the jar gently every week or so, if you remember. Timing • Usable after 2–3 months • Best flavor after 6–12 months ✨ Refill Tip: When the vanilla starts to get low, leave the beans in the jar, add more alcohol, and let it continue to infuse. Those beans still have plenty of flavor left to give. Why I Love This • It’s one of the easiest homemade gifts you can make • The flavor is rich and real • It costs less than store-bought vanilla • And it gets better with time This is the kind of pantry project that feels special without being complicated — perfect to start now and gift later. #HomemadeVanilla #DIYPantry #HomemadeGifts #BakingFromScratch #deliciouslyBold

Homemade Vanilla Extract This is my first time making vanilla extract and it'll be so hard to wait 6-12 months to try it! I used white rum for one bottle and vodka for the second bottle. Rum will give you a sweeter vanilla bean flavored extract and vodka will give you a pure vanilla bean taste. You can also use whiskey which will give you a slightly smokey and sweet flavor. I used.. - 4 organic Madagascar Vanilla Beans, split lengthwise to help speed up infusion - for every 12 oz of alcohol (alcohol must be 80 proof) > Place the beans in a swing top bottle and fill just so you have ¾ inch headspace with alcohol of choice. > Close and let sit in a cool, dark place to infuse for 6-12 months, giving it a good shake every month. The same beans can be used 2-4 times! You'll be able to tell once the flavor starts to diminish. Homemade vanilla extract makes for a great gift! If stored properly in an air tight container, it will store indefinitely. #vanilla #homemadevanilla #vanillaextract #homemaking #greatgift

Homemade Vanilla Extract! RECIPE ⬇️ Ingredients * Vanilla beans * Vodka 80 proof (40%) * Amber bottles 8oz Directions * Cut all vanilla beans in half then score each one length wise * Place 10 vanilla beans halves into each bottle * Fill each bottle with vodka (make sure beans are covered) * Seal each bottle and store in cool dark place for 6 months to about 2 years before using. #vanillaextract #vanilla #homemade #recipe #love

Did you know that making vanilla extract at home is THAT easy?? 🤯✨ Just split open 4-5 vanilla pods and let them soak in 250ml vodka in a dark place for 4-6 months! 🥰 Vanilla extract, homemade vanilla extract, baking, recipes, recipe, vanilla essence #vanilla #vanillaextract #homemade #diy #baking

I love vanilla extract, so I finally tried making my own.. and it’s ridiculously easy 🥹 It’s way more affordable long term, satisfying to make and honestly such a beautiful gift idea too ✨ How to make homemade vanilla extract: • split 5 to 6 vanilla beans lengthwise • place in a glass bottle • cover fully with vodka (I used Absolut) • seal and shake • store in a cool dark place • shake once a week for the first month ready in 8 weeks for light flavor 4 to 6 months for rich flavor I got the organic Madagascar beans and the glass bottles from Amazon. Everything is linked in my Amazon storefront in my bio. Have you ever made your own vanilla extract? If not, did I convince you to make it now? 😁 #homemadevanilla #vanillaextract #bakingathome #fromscratch intentionalliving

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Homemade vanilla extract is one of those simple swaps that just makes sense. All you need: • 4-6 vanilla beans • vodka • an 8 oz glass jar Slice the beans, drop them in the jar, cover with vodka, seal + stash in a dark cabinet for at least 4 months for full rich classic extract flavor. That’s it. It gets better with time (the longer it sits, the richer the flavor). I love having this on hand for baking, coffee, and gifting, plus it feels very homemaker era in the best way 😌 Comment VANILLA and I’ll send you the shopping list of everything I used 🤍

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Need something easy for Christmas this year that’s heartfelt? Try homemade vanilla extract! To make standard single-fold homemade vanilla extract, use approximately 1 oz of vanilla beans for every 8 oz of alcohol (such as vodka, rum, or bourbon). By count, this usually requires 5–8 medium-sized beans for 8 oz of alcohol, or roughly 3-4 beans for a 4 oz bottle. Sally’s Baking Addiction Sally’s Baking Addiction +3 Key Details: Bean Type: Grade B beans are preferred for extract because they are drier and more concentrated. Ratio: 1 oz of beans (by weight) per 8 oz of spirits is the standard, though some prefer up to 1 oz of beans per 4 oz for stronger, “double-fold” vanilla. Time: Let the mixture sit for at least 6 months for best results. #homemadefoodswithlove❤️ #vanillaextract #vanillaextracts #homemade #vanillalovers

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If you're planning on giving vanilla extract as a gift this coming Christmas, you want to get a batch of it going now! #vanillaextract #vanillaextractrecipe #vanillabeans

DIY Vanilla (and the truth about “vanilla” on our supermarket shelves) I made this recently and now it will sit for 6+ months… why? Because I know exactly what’s in it!! As a rule most people don’t realise: a lot of products labelled “vanilla essence” or “vanilla flavouring” aren’t actually vanilla bean extract. They’re often made with vanillin (a vanilla-like flavour compound) and then “finished” with extra ingredients to help with colour + shelf life. Some common add-ins you’ll see on labels include: • caramel colour (to make it look like real extract) • preservatives (for shelf life) • acidity regulators/food acids • broad terms like “flavour” / “natural flavour” (which doesn’t always mean vanilla bean) Nothing wrong if that’s what you’ve got, but if you’re like me and you prefer fewer extras and a more “whole” option… making your own is honestly one of the easiest kitchen upgrades. I used 10 Tahitian vanilla pods + a 40% spirit in a jar, stored dark, and shook it every so often. That’s it. Time does the rest. Want my exact process | Comment VANILLA and I’ll send it.