Best Homemade Vanilla Extract

Grade B Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans (grade B is specifically meant for extracting but if you have grade A those will also work)

Vodka 80 proof (vodka has the most neutral flavor but you can also use bourbon, brandy, or even rum as long as it's 80 proof)

2 ounce brown glass jars

4 ounce brown glass jars

Metal funnel for pouring

For single-fold vanilla extract like the kind you find in most stores: Use .8 ounces (or 22 grams) of vanilla beans per 1 cup of vodka

For double-fold vanilla extract much stronger flavor and many professional bakers prefer it: Use 1.6 ounces (or 44 grams) of vanilla beans per 1 cup of vodka)

Directions at daringgourmet.com

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