DIY Vanilla Extract
Have you checked the ingredients on your vanilla extract lately? If it has propylene glycol or coloring in it, ditch it ASAP. Nobody needs to be putting that stuff into their bodies if it can be avoided!
Fortunately, it is so incredibly easy to make your own! All you need is a bit of brandy and a vanilla bean!
What you need:
- 1/4 C brandy
- 1 good-sized vanilla bean
What to do:
- Place brandy and chopped up vanilla bean in a glass container.
- Let sit for a week.
Done!!!
I tested this in the cupcakes I made last weekend and it was great! Not to mention, the feeling knowing you are reducing the amount of unnecessary chemicals in the body!
P.S What a great gift idea during the holiday baking season!!!
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Comments or questions? Contact Shannon at shannon.williamson1@gmail.com.
