How to Make Vanilla Extract with Glycerin

Have you been wanting to make your own vanilla extract but would prefer to make it without alcohol? Here’s how to make vanilla extract with glycerin!

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What You Need:

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•  Vanilla Beans •  Food Grade Glycerin •  Mason Jars and Plastic Lids •  Water •  Sharp Knife

01.

Fill the pint jar 3/4 of the way full with the vegetable glycerin.

02.

Start by laying out your vanilla beans on a cutting board. Use your sharp knife to cut them right down the middle to expose the seeds.

03.

After you’ve sliced all the vanilla beans lengthwise, cut them in half and place them in the jar.

04.

Fill the jar the rest of the way with water. Leave about 1/2 inch headspace in the jar so you have room for the liquid to move when you shake it.

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