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Here's how to make your own vanilla extract at home and it's so much better than the commonly purchased commercial variety...plus it makes a wonderful gift, too! A bit of advice though, telephone around to local stores that supply whole vanilla beans and compare their prices which can range from as high as $3.50 U.S. (or more) a bean to as low as $1.00 U.S. a bean.

Vanilla Extract

6 vanilla beans, split
1 (fifth) bottle vodka

1. Combine split beans with vodka in a 1-quart glass jar.
2. Store jar in a dark, cool place for a minimum of 2 months, however, the longer time stored, the stronger and better flavored your homemade vanilla will be. Some prefer to store homemade vanilla for up to 1 year before using.

Makes 1 quart.