Substitute for Vanilla Extract
If you've ever wondered what to use as a substitute for vanilla extract in your favorite dessert recipe, you've come to the right place. However, you'll be glad to know that you have options in case it isn't available or why not make homemade vanilla extract instead?!
Servings: 10
Calories: 586kcal
Ingredients
- 250 ml Vodka no flavor alcohol with 40% alcohol content
- 4-5 whole vanilla beans eg. Madagascar vanilla beans
Instructions
- Slit the vanilla beans down the middle then place them into your jar
- Using a funnel, pour the vodka on top of the beans until vanilla beans are fully covered. Gently shake the bottle or jar a few times to ensure that you soak all of the beans.
- Seal the bottle or jar and place vanilla extract away from direct sunlight at room temperature for 6-12+ months. Give it a shake every 1-2 weeks.
- After a week or two the liquid will get darker and darker and start to develop some flavor. You can use your homamde vanilla extract after a few weeks but the flavor will get much stronger and the liquid will get much darker after many months.
- Refill the bottle with a little more alcohol after each use.
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Nutrition
Calories: 586kcal | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 3mg | Iron: 0.03mg