HOMEMADE VANILLA EXTRACT. Looking for a great homemade gift idea. Look no further. Homemade vanilla extract, is an easy affordable, two ingredient recipe. Best of all, is that when you run out, you can just refill the bottle and make a whole new batch. It is that easy!
I was able to find these bottles on Amazon, and I got the labels on Etsy. Put this whole thing together and really really makes an excellent gift that keeps on giving.
Recipe
(Makes 4 - 8 oz. bottles)
24 Vanilla beans - split ¾ of the way down
32oz. Vodka or Bourbon
4 - 8 oz. Bottles - Washed and sanitized.
Put six vanilla beans in each bottle. Fill each bottle with just enough vodka or bourbon that you have about 3/4 of an inch still at the top of the bottle. Cover and and decorate your bottles. Give it a good shake once a month. Let it infuse the liquor anywhere from 4 to 6 months before you’re ready to use.