My infusion program, which is gaining popularity, details how to infuse the flavor of herbs into different mediums (technically
called a menstruum.) As part of the program I demonstrate how to make tisanes, simple
syrup, flavored salt and sugar, and alcohol extracts. One of the infused alcohol items I
demonstrate is vanilla extract.
Recently I have been making zucchini bread with the
vanilla extract I created as part of these demonstrations.
This could
be termed the easiest herb recipe you can make:
Hand-made Vanilla Extract
8 ounces of
plain vodka
2 to 4 vanilla pods (organic is best of course)
2 to 4 vanilla pods (organic is best of course)
Put the pods
in a glass jar, cover them with the vodka.
Cover and leave in a closed, labeled jar for six weeks.
After 6 weeks,
you have the most wonderful vanilla infused vodka that you can use to make all
your holiday baked goods.
And if you want to start now it will make a great gift for the baker in your life.
**Important
– this is not “Vanilla Vodka”. In other words – do not attempt to
drink the vodka after the vanilla has been added! Consider the fact that only a
few drops of vanilla extract are typically used for an entire recipe… yes, it
will be like that.
If you want to try a couple other infusions using vanilla for your home or face, check out my Herb of the Week post on Vanilla.
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