Homemade Vanilla

Homemade Vanilla

Last Christmas I made a large amount of homemade vanilla (started in about
October, so it would be good and strong). then I scoured antique shops,
thrift shops and garage sales for small, unique bottles in which to store it.
I gave everyone on my Christmas list a small bottle of vanilla along
with their gift.

It is extremely simple to make. Just buy vanilla beans (the most expensive
part - If you buy them at the grocery store. I bought mine at a store that
sells spices, extracts and health food. you can also buy them online). You'll
need about 10 beans for each quart of vanilla
Split the beans lengthwise and drop 10 of them into a 1 liter (about a quart)
bottle of bourbon (cheap kind will do). Put it away in a dark place (I put
mine in a little-used closet) and let stand for about 2-3 months. Voila!
Vanilla!

enjoy
Doris

Source:

rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes