Servings: 48
Calories: 13kcal
Equipment
- 8oz glass bottle/jar with tight seal/lid
- funnel
- sharp knife or kitchen shears
Ingredients
- 1 oz vanilla beans approx 6-8 beans
- 1 cup vodka 70 proof (35%a alcohol)
Instructions
- Split vanilla beans lengthwise using a sharp knife or kitchen shears to expose the seeds. Place them all into a clear glass airtight bottle or jar and fill with vodka until all beans are submerged.1 oz vanilla beans, 1 cup vodka
- Seal and store bottle in cool dry spot away from heat or direct sunlight. Place where it is easily visible. Shake bottle once a week. Allow vanilla to infuse for 6 months minimum. For best results, let vanilla to sit for one year.
- Optional: To speed up the process, split and cut beans into segments before dropping them in jar or bottle. Not as pretty vs the split whole bean, but vanilla will infuse faster.
- For speck-free vanilla, run aged vanilla through a coffee filter and sieve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.05mg | Potassium: 0.05mg
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