Spiced Vanilla Extract

Spiced Vanilla Extract

  • Preparation 10 min
  • Marinating 14 days
  • Servings 1
  • Makes ½ cup (125 ml)

Adding fragrant spices to this vanilla extract makes it an affordable surprise, but infusing the base alcohol takes time. Prepare this gift ahead of time so that the extract has at least two weeks to develop. Try it in pancakes or French toast on Boxing Day.

Featured in RICARDO Magazine HOLIDAY 2017 (p. 112)
  • Végétarien
  • Végétalien
  • Sans noix
  • Sans lactose
  • Sans gluten
  • Sans produits laitiers
  • Sans oeufs

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Ingredients

    • 4 vanilla beans, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
    • 4 slices candied ginger
    • 4 whole cloves
    • 2 cinnamon sticks, each about 3 inches (7.5 cm) long
    • 1/2 cup (125 ml) dark rum or vodka

Preparation

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