Things You'll Need:
- 6 whole vanilla beans
- 1 pint (70 proof) vodka
- Quart-sized glass jar
- Fine mesh sieve
- Dark colored glass bottles
- Labels
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Step 1
Cut the vanilla beans lengthwise using scissors. Begin at one end and cut up the center of each bean, leaving the last inch uncut to keep the bean together.
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Step 2
Pour the vodka into the glass jar, and then place the cut vanilla beans into the jar with the cut end down. Push them down into the vodka until they are fully submerged.
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Step 3
Place the lid onto the glass jar and secure tightly in place. Move the jar into a cool, dark place such as a kitchen cupboard. Allow the vanilla to stand for 4 to 8 weeks without disturbing. The longer the vanilla stands, the more potent it will become.
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Step 4
Strain the vanilla through a fine mesh sieve to remove the vanilla beans. Pour the liquid into dark colored glass bottles for storage. Label with the contents and store in a dark place for up to six months.















