Vanilla extract recipe

I've just made some almond milk with vanilla beans in it. So now what to do with the left over bean shells? Why, make vanilla extract! I've just started this process and will add to my post as I go.

Use 3-4 vanilla beans per 8oz of vodka. I only had two, so I've added them to 4oz of vodka. My beans were already empty, having used them in my almond milk recipe. Better would be to have full beans, split them, scrape the inside pulp into the vodka, and then add the empty beans. I don't know about where you live,  but here in Ontario, Canada, it cost me $9 for just TWO beans!!




Store the jar in a cool, dark space for 3-6 months, and remember, give it a gentle shake every week.

I've labelled my jar so I'll know when its time is up. Here it is after one week.