Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 250-350 ml vanilla extract

To make vanilla extract at home, you'll need just a few vanilla beans and a little alcohol. Of course, you'll need patience—it takes time for the wonderful vanilla aroma to fully develop—but the results are worth it. Vanilla extract will undoubtedly enhance any homemade baked goods or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 3 vanilla pods
• 250-350 ml of cognac or vodka
• Special devices: a bottle with a tight-fitting lid with a capacity of 300–360 ml.

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Recipes with similar ingredients

vanilla pod, cognac, vodka

We recommend

Preparation:

Step 1
• Split the vanilla beans in half lengthwise, without cutting them completely. Place the beans in a 300–360 ml bottle and pour in the alcohol. Close the lid and shake vigorously. Let sit at room temperature for 4 weeks to allow the flavor and aroma to fully develop, shaking the bottle once a week. Store the extract in a dark place at room temperature for up to 6 months.

Votes: 15

Author of the recipe - Damaris Phillips is a chef and cooking show host.