by FoodParables
Make homemade vanilla extract with vanilla beans and vodka for long-lasting flavor
Create a perpetual vanilla extract system using a 'mother jar' that continuously steeps and strengthens over years. When your daily use jar runs out, simply refill from the mother jar and top it off with fresh alcohol, eliminating the need to wait months for new batches to extract.
Split vanilla beans lengthwise to expose the seeds
This increases surface area for better extraction
0Place split vanilla beans in a glass jar and pour vodka over them
Use enough alcohol to fully submerge the beans
0Store the jar in a cabinet and let it steep for years
The extract gets stronger over time and can last indefinitely
0When daily use jar runs out, refill from mother jar and top with fresh alcohol
This keeps the mother jar going indefinitely without waiting for new batches
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