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How to Make Vanilla Extract

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How to Make Vanilla Extract

Level: Easy
Yield: 1 bottle
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 8 servings
Calories: 225
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 1 g
Protein: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 2 mg

Total: 3 min
Prep: 2 min
Inactive: 1 min

Ingredients

  • 12 vanilla beans
  • 1 bottle vodka

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  1. Combine the vanilla beans and vodka in a tall jar that fully holds the beans. Let it infuse at room temperature for at least one month, or until the vodka turns into rich vanilla extract and the beans soften for easy scraping. Boost the flavor with extra beans or pods as you like. Store indefinitely at room temppure magic in a bottle!

Reprinted from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, Copyright 1999 by Ina Garten, Clarkson Potter/Publisher. All rights reserved.

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