Vanilla From Scratch
Ingredients
Preparation
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After doing more research on the matter I located a formula which works.
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And it also happens to be the law.
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The USDA requires at least 35%% vol. of alcohol and 13.35 ounces of pod per gallon which is roughly 8-11 pods per 250ml.
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My bottle of Belvedere is 750 ml so I have used, 16 beans per bottle.
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Yes, 16
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All in all, my BIG bottle of pure vanilla magic cost $80.00
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It is worth every penny!
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You will need to pour out about a 1/4 cup of the vodka from the bottle to make room for the vanilla beans.
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Using a sharp knife, slice the beans from tip to tip and place into the bottle of vodka.
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Replace the cap and give the bottle a good shake.
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Within the hour the vodka should be a nice amber color.
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By hour 3 it will start to take on a nice redish hue.
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Now for the hard part.
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Go and pop it into a nice dark closet and forget about it.
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Everyone once in a while, stop in to give it a sniff, cause you know you want to! And a good shake.
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But be forwarned, magic does not happen over night. Infact the longer you can let it sit, the better it will be.
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I left mine hidden for 1 year before I pulled it out.
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It has a nice rich, warm aroma, with just a little hint of alcohol.
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It is the nicest vanilla I have used.
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Yield:
4.0 servings
Added:
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 3:09pm
