Happy Sandy's vanilla extract...

Happy Sandy's Kitchen
· Vanilla Extract:
I was asked to re-share how I make my vanilla extract so here it is!
Here's how I make my vanilla extract.
At the end, I'll give a link to where I buy my Vanilla Beans.
Homemade Vanilla Extract:
3 Vanilla beans for every 8 ounces of liquid - this time I actually used 4 vanilla beans per bottle and each bottle is 8 ounces.
Vodka - you can use any brand - it doesn't have to be an expensive brand.
In fact, I usually get the least expensive I can find.
It should be 80 proof.
Take a sharp knife and cut from almost the top to almost the bottom of the bean - but don't cut through.
Scrape the inside a little to get the stuff loosened up a bit Put the vanilla beans in your jar.
I really like these new bottles I just got!
Cover the beans with your vodka.
I use a funnel to keep from making a mess!!
Put the lid on your jar, shake it gently a couple of times, and then place it in a cool dark place.
Shake it gently every day for a week and then once a week for the duration.
You can use it after 6 weeks but it gets better the longer it steeps.
I often let mine steep for 4 or 5 months.
If you want double strength Vanilla Extract just uses extra beans.
Just an aside - for the size of these bottles I had to cut the beans in half first so they would fit in the bottles.
That's it, folks.
These make wonderful gifts that your friends and family will love.
Enjoy!!
I buy my vanilla beans at 'Native Vanilla'.
You can get as little as 5 beans for $9.99 - compared to $11.99 for 1 bean at Walmart!
The link to their site is https://nativevanilla.com/
There's a little drop-down thing in the upper left side of the page that allows you to sign up for their emails and get 10% off your first order!
And here's the link to where I got my bottles... https://smile.amazon.com/.../ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title...#HappySandysKitchen #vanillaextract #vanilla #ilovehomemadevanillaextract ​