how to make home made vanilla extract

INGREDIENTS
(Makes 16-ounces)
1 pint Vodka
9 Vanilla beans
1/3 cup sugar (sugar will help make the vanilla into the extract faster. I use brown sugar)

1. Take the vanilla beans cut the down the center, and scrape out the seeds (the little brown specs)
2. keep the vodka in the bottle or in an air tight container
3. put the seeds in the bottle or in another air tight container
4. then put the bean shells in the bottle or container
5. put the sugar in the mix
6. shake well, then keep shaking at least once a week)
7. you can use it in1 1/2 months. Use cheese cloth to strain
8. put in small bottles to give away or keep it all for your self.

My family expects to get a small bottle of the each Christmas now. Use any vodka I like to use the upscale but have used the cheap stuff too. I get my beans at http://kitchenwindow.com/. I am lucky I live near there so I can pick out my beans my self but you can order it all over on the web. You can use brandy or Bourbon to make this recipe also. I like vodka because it is clear and you can see the changes. This is also great for making home made ice cream.