Home Brewed Vanilla Extract Homemade Copycat Clone Recipe

Capture the purest vanilla flavor imaginable with this heirloom recipe, adapted from a treasured 1983 Southern Living magazine. Create your own exquisite vanilla extract, far surpassing store-bought versions. This simple process yields a rich, complex flavor that elevates baking and cocktails to new heights. Impress your friends and family with this homemade gem!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 69120 mins
Calories 513.7 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.4 (16 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Home Brewed Vanilla Extract Homemade Copycat Clone

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How to Make Home Brewed Vanilla Extract Homemade Copycat Clone

  1. Clean and dry a 1-pint mason jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  2. Using a sharp knife, carefully slit the vanilla beans lengthwise. Scrape the seeds into the jar.
  3. Add the split vanilla bean pods to the jar.
  4. Pour 1 cup (237ml) of high-quality vodka into the jar.
  5. Secure the lid tightly.
  6. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for 6-8 weeks, gently shaking it once a week.
  7. After a day or two, you'll notice the vodka begin to turn a rich amber color.
  8. Once you've used about half of the extract, add another 1/2 cup (118ml) of vodka to submerge the beans.
  9. Continue using the extract until the vodka no longer darkens in color. At this point, the vanilla beans will have released all their flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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