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Homemade Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free!)

Author: Thomas

Learn how to make your own vanilla extract at home with just 2 ingredients! This alcohol-free extract is
super simple to make and is packed with flavor. Use it in cookies, baked goods, ice cream, and more!

5 from 2 votes

PREP TIME : 5 mins COOK TIME : 2 mins SERVINGS CALORIES

INFUSION : 60 d TOTAL TIME : 60 d 7 mins 1 cup 16 kcal

INGREDIENTS   
1/2 cup water

1 cup sugar

5 vanilla beans

INSTRUCTIONS  
1 Add the water and sugar to a saucepan and heat over low-medium heat. Stir constantly until the
sugar has completely dissolved. This step will take 1-2 minutes. Note: do not bring to a boil, you
would end up with crystallized sugar. Remove from heat and let cool while you prepare the vanilla
beans.

2 Using a thin and sharp knife, split the vanilla beans in half lengthwise. Scrape the vanilla seeds and
add them to a clean 8-ounce bottle. Fill the bottle with the vanilla beans. Note: if your vanilla beans
are too long, simply cut them in half.

3 Next, pour the syrup into the bottle containing the vanilla beans. You want the syrup to cover the
vanilla beans completely. Let cool completely until no longer warm.

4 Close the bottle with the lid and transfer it to the refrigerator. Let it infuse for at least 2 months,
giving it a quick shake from time to time. 2 months is the minimum, I recommend 3 months for a
concentrated flavor.

5 Use the extract in cookies, brownies, ice cream, drinks, etc! This vanilla extract will keep for up to 6
months in the refrigerator.

NOTES
If you are not using the extract regularly, give it a quick shake from time to time. I recommend
removing the vanilla beans once they are just half submerged, or cutting them into smaller pieces.

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NUTRITION

Serving: 1 teaspoon Calories: 16 kcal Carbohydrates: 4.2 g

Sugar: 4.2 g

COURSE : Condiment CUISINE : American, French

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