Vanilla Extract

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen
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Updated on May 16, 2017
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A gift always gets extra points if it's homemade. Start now and you can have vanilla extract on hand, ready to bestow on lucky bakers in December.

Ingredients

  • Vanilla beans

  • Vodka

Directions

  1. Slice vanilla beans lengthwise and cover with vodka (use 1 cup for every 2 beans). Seal and store in a cool place, shaking occasionally, for 2 months before using.

Cook's Notes

For a bargain on vanilla beans, order at marxfoods.com.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, November 2012
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