VANILLA EXTRACT

Ingredients:

5-6 vanilla beans

1 cup 80 proof vodka

8 ox bottle /jar with a tight seal

• Slit vanilla beans down the middle so beans are exposed. Place in jar. (Cut beans into smaller pieces if needed)
• Pour vodka on top. Use extra until beans are fully submerged.
• Store at room temperature, out of direct sunlight. Shake every once or twice every couple of weeks.
• Will be ready to use in as soon as 8 weeks. However, for the richest flavor wait at least 6-12 months.

VANILLA BEAN PASTE

Ingredients:

10 vanilla beans

1 cup of agave syrup or honey

2 tbsp Vanilla extract(or vodka)

• Slit each vanilla bean in half down the middle to open the seeds. Scrape out the beans and chop into little pieces.
• Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until it's a thick puree consistency.
• place in a fine mesh strainer and press to get as much liquid out as possible.
• Pour strained vanilla paste into airtight container/ jar in a cool dark place.

VANILLA SUGAR

Ingredients:

1 vanilla bean

1 cup white sugar (substitute with any sugar you prefer)

• Slit vanilla beans down the middle. Scrape all seeds out.
• Add to sugar and seal with tight fitting lid.
• Let d dry out for a day or two.
• Store in airtight container/jar in a cool, dark place.

VANILLA FLAVORED COFFEE

Ingredients:

1 vanilla bean

1 cup half and half

1 tbsp sugar

1 cup of brewed coffee

• Slit vanilla bean down the middle and scrape out insides into saucepan along with the half and half and sugar.
• Bring to slow boil for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour into brewed coffee for a delicious fresh vanilla flavor.