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Linda Bristow (Elias)
For any of you who bake, here is a little recipe gift. I won't have to bring Mexican Vanilla home anymore!
Vanilla Extract
Makes: six 4 ounce gift bottles Preparation time: 10 minutes ----Then wait for 3 weeks
Grocery stores often sell vanilla beans in packages of 1 or 2. For bulk beans, try online. One good source is www.vanillaqueen.com.
Ingredients:
15 Bourbon or Madagascar vanilla beans
1 bottle (750 milliliters) vodka
1. Slit: Use a small sharp knife to slit the vanilla beans lengthwise. Slip the beans into the bottle of Vodka. Close and store in a cook dark cupboard.(You can store it in the sack)
2. Wait: Let it rest for 3 to 6 weeks. Shake a few times per week.
3. Strain: Set a sieve lined with cheesecloth over a quart-size measuring cup. Strain extract. Pour strained extract into small glass bottles of Dark Glass. If you like, add a length of vanilla bean to each small bottle. (You can make your own label as a gift)
Good luck and Happy Holidays!
Linda
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