How to Make a 10-fold Vanilla Infusion
A sensual aphrodisiac, vanilla is an aroma used for relaxation. Originating from Central America and Mexico, these fragrant brown beans are picked from flowers growing on a tall, climbing vine and are used for aromas and for flavors included in many recipes. Typical vanilla infusion is single-fold, meaning that is is single strength, whereas 10-fold vanilla infusion is 10 times stronger and made with 10 times the amount of vanilla. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Cup of vodka or bourbon
- 30+ vanilla beans
- Large glass jar
- Small bottles or jars
- Scissors or knife
- Funnel
- Tongs
Instructions
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Lay the 30 or more vanilla beans on a table or flat surface and separate them from each other. Double the recipe if you want to use two cups of vodka and have more vanilla infusion.
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Cut each bean in half using the scissors or knife. Stop about an inch from the end of the bean so that the two halves still stay connected.
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Pour the vodka or bourbon into the glass jar. A clear jar is best so that you can see the infusion change color over time. It will turn from clear to brown.
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Place the beans into the jar individually, pushing them down so that they are covered entirely in the vodka or bourbon. Close the jar tightly and either leave it on a counter or place it on a shelf.
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Let the infusion develop over a number of weeks. The longer you wait, the stronger it will be. Wait at least four weeks for the vanilla infusion to develop.
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Remove the beans from the jar using tongs after a month or two when the infusion has developed as you desired.
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Pour the dark brown liquid vanilla infusion into a single jar or bottle, or into smaller containers using a funnel. Your 10-fold vanilla infusion is now ready for use or for presents.
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Dry the beans and keep them. They can be reused over and over again.
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Tips & Warnings
Pour the vanilla infusion into small bottles, jars or containers and make a customized computer label with "10-fold Vanilla Infusion" on it if you want to make gifts for people.
Use water rather than alcohol to make alcohol-free vanilla infusion.
Get a vanilla infusion kit, which comes with the vanilla beans, instructions and a bottle for the infusion.
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