Vanilla Bean Extract
1/2 c Brandy 3 Or 4 Vanilla beans Chop vanilla beans into small pieces, being careful not to lose any of the bean or the little black seeds. Drop the pieces inot a clean jar and co...
Ingredients
- 1/2c brandy
- 3or 4 vanilla beans
Directions
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1/2 c Brandy 3 Or 4 Vanilla beans Chop vanilla beans into small pieces, being careful not to lose any of the bean or the little black seeds
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Drop the pieces inot a clean jar and cover with the brandy
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cover with a tight-fitting lid and keep in a dark place, shaking every 3 days or so
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Extract will be ready in 2 weeks
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A touch more brandy can be added if the beans still seem potent
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Mixture can be added to indefinately
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TO USE: Use just as you would regular vanilla extract, but taste to make sure the brandy flavor isnot too strong
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Source: Cheaper and Better Alternatives To Store Bought Goods by Nancy Birnes