The process to make homemade vanilla requires vodka. Here is how I make ours.
1 cup vodka (I use a good quality brand, organic)
5 organic vanilla beans, cut in half and sliced open
Place the ingredients into a glass jar, and shake. Keep in a dark, cool location, and shake often, letting the jars infuse for several weeks. Strain and store in amber bottles to use for baking.
I buy my vanilla beans online, but they have gone up in price like everything else. Some stores offer organic vodka, while others do not. I use good quality vodka for the making of our vanilla extract.
Homemade vanilla extract makes a nice homemade gift. You can buy amber bottles online, or at some health stores, and add a homemade label.
Homemade Vanilla Extract © March 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart