Homemade Vanilla Extract

Step 1

Cut each vanilla pod down the middle to expose the beans. Do not cut the edges though.

Step 2

Place 3-5 pods in the glass bottles. The more you put in, the stronger the vanilla will be.

Step 3

Top glass bottles with vodka to the top.

Step 4

Close the bottle and let it steep for at least 30 days. Two months is more ideal. The longer you let it steep, the stronger it will be!

Step 5

You can re-use the bottle and refill with vodka as necessary!