Vanilla Extract

This is a wonderful alternative to store-bought. You can get the beans in a health-food store.

• Ready In: 1 min
• Yields: 15 average uses

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup vodka
• 4  vanilla beans

Directions

1. Put the vodka in a sterilized glass container.
2. Break or chop the beans into pieces and drop into the vodka.
3. Cover the vodka with a lid.
4. Let sit on a shelf for 2 weeks, shaking every other day.
5. Use a tad bit less than you would regular vanilla extract.
6. When you are gettting low, just add more vodka if the beans still smell good.