Homemade Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract

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Course: Dressings, Seasonings, etc.

Keyword: alcohol-free vanilla

Servings: pint

This Homemade Alcohol-free Vanilla Extract needs only 2 ingredients and it tastes great! Perfect for gifting and for special diets!

Slice the vanilla beans vertically. Don't remove anything, just toss them (bean and everything) in your bottle.
Add the glycerine, put the lid on, and put it somewhere out of the way.
Once a week, give the bottle a good shake (after 4 weeks you can shake it 2-3 times per week). Over time, the glycerine will turn dark. It’s ready when you take the lid off and you’re overpowered by the fragrance. As long as you give it least a few months, you're good.
Leave the vanilla beans in, and they’ll continue to add flavor the longer it's stored.

Vanilla Beans: You can use up to 14 vanilla beans for a stronger flavor. Either Madagascar or Tahitian vanilla beans work well for this recipe
Alcohol Version: Use alcohol instead of glycerine if you need to avoid glycerine for any reason.
Thinner Version: You can substitute filtered water for some of the glycerine to make it more pourable and save on cost. However, don't add more than 1 part water for 3 parts glycerine or you will affect the shelf life substantially.

Serving: 1teaspoon