Pure Vanilla Extract

Name: Pure Vanilla Extract
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Vanilla beans; 160 ml Bourbon, vodka, rum, dark rum or whiskey

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Since vanilla extract is expensive in Japan, I did some research on how to make it. It seemed easy, so I came up with my own recipe for an easy-to-make amount.

Feel free to use your own choice of liqueur, but when using one with a high alcohol content, you might want to watch how much you add in if you're making treats for small children!
The ratio of liqueur to vanilla beans is an approximation. Feel free to add more vanilla beans, or drop in extra pods that have already been de-seeded for another dessert. Recipe by Cookie shiasu.

Since vanilla extract is expensive in Japan, I did some research on how to make it. It seemed easy, so I came up with my own recipe for an easy-to-make amount.

cookpad.japan @cookpad_jp

Since vanilla extract is expensive in Japan, I did some research on how to make it. It seemed easy, so I came up with my own recipe for an easy-to-make amount.

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Ingredients

1 serving

2Vanilla beans
160 mlBourbon, vodka, rum, dark rum or whiskey

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Steps

1

Make a slit down the middle of the vanilla beans, leaving the tops and bottoms. Do not remove the seeds.
2

Put the vanilla beans in an air-tight bottle, that will not leak if shaken, then pour in your choice of liqueur. Add enough to cover the beans.
3

For a period of two weeks, once a day, give the bottle a shake. Then, allow it to sit for 3 to 4 weeks, then it's done. The color will darken as the days pass.
4

Store in a cool location. The amount of liqueur should be 80 ml per bean.
5

This vanilla extract is delicious in these Classic American Vanilla Cupcakes: https://cookpad.wasmer.app/en/recipes/171306-classic-american-vanilla-cupcakes