Home-made Vanilla Extract---Paula Deen's Version

We are making this as we speak:

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Ingredients

3 vanilla beans, split in half with the ends still attached
1 cup quality vodka
glass jar with tight fitting lid

Directions

In a small saucepan over medium flame, heat vodka. Place split vanilla beans in a jar with a tight fitting lid and pour heated vodka over to cover.  Allow to cool completely before putting the lid on.  Screw on lid and store in a dark cool place for 8 weeks (give jar a shake every week). Mixture will get darker and darker over time.
Paula’s Gift Packaging Tip: I like to gift my Homemade Vanilla Extract in the same jars I made them in. I tie a string of twine around the lid and add a feather for decoration.
This recipe is one of our Gifts from the Kitchen.