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Homemade Vanilla Extract

How to make homemade vanilla extract with 2 ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • 5 vanilla beans
  • 8 oz rum

Method
 

  1. Slice open lengthwise the beans pod exposing the tiny beans inside
  2. Then, chops bean pods about 1/2 inch long
  3. Add to jar and add rum
  4. Shake well
  5. Shake daily for about a week then every few days. for 6 to 8 weeks
  6. * for a large batch double/triple/quad the beans and rum

Notes

Homemade vanilla is so good. Enjoy in 6-8 weeks. You may pour out what you need and let the rest sit longer. Or you can strain and use. Add rum back to used vanilla beans again for a second use. Let sit longer to extract as the second batch won't be as strong, but it still has a good flavor.
Tip: You can open a new bottle of rum 1 liter(about 33 oz) and add 20 beans.