Ingredients:

1. Vanilla Pods -30 grams (Approximately 10 Vanilla Pods)

2. 250 ml Alcohol (preferably Vodka - 40% or 75/80 Proof). Smirnoff or Stolichnaya will do.

Preparation:

1. Cut the Vanilla Pods lengthwise.

2. With a butter knife (dull edged), scrape the caviar from the split vanilla pods.

3. Cut the scraped pods into small pieces (approx 1 inch long)

4. Stuff the pod pieces and the scraped caviar into a brown/green bottle.

5. Add the vodka and close using a cork or a suitable closure.

6. Shake the bottle vigorously everyday for the first week and store in a cool dark place.

7. After the first week, shake the bottle a few times each week.

8. After 6 months, use a funnel and a strainer to filter the extract leaving the seeds in the extract. If you do not want the seeds, use a coffee filter paper.

9. Once filtered, the extracted beans can be dried out and used to make Vanilla Sugar.

10. Store the bottle is a cool and dry place. If stored properly, the vanilla extract can last for 10 years or more!

However, if you do not wish to wait, you can purchase vanilla extracts from our large range of Pure Vanilla Extracts. These extracts are available various carrier bases such as Sugar Syrup, Alcohol and Glycerin.