3-Ingredient Vanilla Extract DIY Gift
Make homemade vanilla extract as a thoughtful DIY gift. It’s simple, cost-effective, and customizable.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 weeks (mostly steeping)
- Yield: 8 oz 1x
- Category: DIY Gift
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 vanilla beans
- 1 cup vodka or bourbon (80-proof or higher)
- 8 oz glass bottle with tight-fitting lid
Instructions
- Split vanilla beans lengthwise with a knife.
- Place beans in the glass bottle.
- Pour vodka or bourbon over the beans, covering them completely.
- Seal the bottle tightly and shake gently.
- Store in a cool, dark place for at least 8 weeks, shaking occasionally.
- Strain if desired before gifting.
Notes
- Use high-quality vanilla beans for the best flavor.
- Longer steeping time improves the extract.
- Label the bottle with the date made.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tsp
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg