Dec 23, 2014
Do you ever wish Vanilla Extract had a little more oomph? Well, now it does!
This super easy, 2-ingredient strawberry-infused homemade Vanilla Extract is perfect for cakes, frostings, ice creams and more!
Homemade Strawberry Vanilla Extract
Do you ever wish Vanilla Extract had a little more oomph? Well, now it does! This super easy, 2-ingredient strawberry-infused homemade Vanilla Extract is perfect for cakes, frostings, ice creams and more!
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Cut the vanilla beans so they can fit inside the bottle you are using (mason jars work perfectly).
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Slice the vanilla beans lengthwise, starting and ending ~1 centimeter from each end. Place the beans inside the bottle and pour in the vodka. Seal the bottle tightly and shake vigorously.
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Place bottle in a cool, dark place, like a cupboard or pantry, and shake once a day for 4 weeks. For the next 4 weeks you can shake it less often, like 2-3x a week. The vanilla will be ready to use in 8 weeks. Shake before using.
I’m totally going to use some of this the next time I make my Gluten-Free Strawberry Cake! Maybe add some to my Strawberry Blondies and Strawberry Cupcakes too. I could definitely see this working in a ton of other non-strawberry recipes, like anything chocolatey or anything with other fruit flavors, such as banana, lemon, orange, peach, etc.
Enjoy!
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With love and good eats,
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– Jess
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