Post by Debbie on Jun 16, 2012 13:17:06 GMT -5
When I make it I use a 1/2 pint of vodka or very good brandy.
Split 3 vanilla beans longwise but not all of the way through.
Add to the liquor & shake.
Put the bottle where you will see it & shake well a few times a week.
It will take 2 to 6 months (sometimes longer) for your vanilla to 'make'.
I made 2 bottles because when the 1st bottle gets low I can add more liquor to it,
and still have homemade vanilla to use while the 1st one 'makes' again.
You can use the vanilla beans over & over again.
So far, I have used the 1st bottle for 4 years.
Split 3 vanilla beans longwise but not all of the way through.
Add to the liquor & shake.
Put the bottle where you will see it & shake well a few times a week.
It will take 2 to 6 months (sometimes longer) for your vanilla to 'make'.
I made 2 bottles because when the 1st bottle gets low I can add more liquor to it,
and still have homemade vanilla to use while the 1st one 'makes' again.
You can use the vanilla beans over & over again.
So far, I have used the 1st bottle for 4 years.