making my own vanilla extract

[Guest guest]

how do i make my own vanilla extract?

what are the rations?

how long does it last?

is a mason jar ok?

jodi

[Guest guest]

Jodi,

Use a quart mason jar.

Cut six vanilla beans in half lengthwise, keeping the last inch

intact.

Place in jar.

Add two cups of vodka. (Some people like bourbon or silver, not dark rum.

Dark rum is SCD illegal.)

Cap and store for 8-9 weeks.

Using a clear alcohol and a clear glass jar lets you see how dark it is

getting. You can then decant (pour off) the extract to smaller bottles

for ease of use in baking and cooking. Put a bean in each bottle to

maintain the strength. Some people like to decant half the extract, and

then add more vodka to the big jar. Depending how strong a flavor you

like, you can do this once or twice, then you'll probably want to add

more vanilla beans. You can also make double vanilla extract by doubling

the beans.

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Marilyn

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

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