Spiced Vanilla Extract

Name: Spiced Vanilla Extract
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: ½ cup (125 ml)
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

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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.

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Vegetarian
Vegan
Nut-free
Lactose-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free

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

- In a small bottle, combine all the ingredients. Tightly close the bottle and shake to mix thoroughly. Infuse for 2 weeks at room temperature.
- Strain through a sieve. The extract will keep for 6 months in an airtight bottle at room temperature.

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