During one long ago shopping trip, I found a ‘kit’ for making vanilla. I was used to making all kinds of things myself, but until then vanilla was not something I had considered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Intrigued, I bought said ‘kit’ – which was just a stoppered bottle with a few vanilla beans inside, and instructions on the label explaining how to make vanilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since then I always have a bottle of vanilla ‘brewing’ in a cupboard, and frequently make bottles to give away as gifts to my baking friends. A few months ago I made four bottles – one to keep and three to give away as Christmas gifts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The instructions are simple and require only four things: a bottle, vanilla beans, vodka and time. Other types of alcohol, such as bourbon may be used in place of the vodka for a bit of variety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3-4 vanilla beans<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8 ounces vodka<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Split the vanilla beans lengthwise and place in the jar or bottle. The beans may be split crosswise if necessary to fit into shorter jars or bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fill the bottle with vodka. A funnel or measuring cup with a pour spout helps here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seal the bottle tightly and leave in a cool, dark place for 2-3 months<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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