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Vanilla Extract is a liquid mixture that contains alcohol and the natural compounds present in vanilla beans.The tiny seeds are held inside the pod, and are called vanilla caviar. The alcohol is responsible for extracting the natural compounds from the vanilla pod.
The process to make vanilla extract with brandy follows the same general instructions as other vanilla extracts, just a place the vanilla pods in brandy and...wait 😀.
I recommend letting the vanilla extract age for 3 months to allow plenty of time for the delicious flavor to strengthen.
Homemade vanilla is more cost efficient than store-bought options.
This recipe calls for just two ingredients: a small bottle of brandy and a couple of whole vanilla pods.
Ingredients
250 ml/1 cup brandy
min 3 vanilla pods
Directions
Cut a slit down the length of each vanilla bean to expose the seeds.
Place the vanilla beans in the brandy and screw the cap tightly.
Allow the vanilla to sit for at least one month to allow the beans to infuse the brandy.