Vanilla Extract Recipe

You have purchase 1/4 Lb of Maison Cote Madagascar Vanilla beans and you are looking to make for the first time your own extract well here is a simple guideline 

Vanilla Extract Recipe                                                    List of Ingredients 1 Cup of Vodka 

You could choose how strong you want your extract  the more beans you infused the stronger your extract will be 

Here is a guide of mild to strong Extract

Mild extract  6 Vanilla Beans per cup of vodka up to 24 beans per cup for a very strong extract, If you want it you could add 1/4 TSP corn syrup (optional) to give a sweeter body to your extract, do not add honey, maple syrup or any other sugar to you extract just 

Split the beans with a sharp knife and chop into half inch pieces.

Place Vodka, chopped beans and corn syrup in an airtight sterilized glass container

Store in a cool place for 3-6 months to allow the extraction to take place.

                             You will have usable extract in about 1 month give or take. 

Shake the container couple time per week.