Vanilla Essence

Name: Vanilla Essence
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups brandy; 4 vanilla beans, split lengthwise

August 20, 2004

A homemade version of vanilla extract.

Recipe information

2 cups brandy

4 vanilla beans, split lengthwise

Step 1
Place brandy in jar. Scrape in seeds from vanilla beans; add beans. Seal tightly.
Step 2
Let stand in cool place at least 2 months, shaking jar occasionally. Store in cool dark place.

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