Best Vanilla Essence Recipes

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VANILLA ESSENCE



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You can use this to replace vanilla extract in any recipe. Also use it to flavor French toast, batter and whipped cream. After preparing, the essence needs to sit for a couple months before using.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups good-quality brandy
6 vanilla beans, split lengthwise

Steps:

  • Place the brandy in a bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Split the vanilla beans and scrape the seeds from the inside into the brandy.
  • Add all the scraped beans as well.
  • Seal tightly and let steep in a cool place for a few months before using.
  • Makes 2 cups.

VANILLA ESSENCE



Vanilla Essence image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Vanilla     Brandy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups brandy
4 vanilla beans, split lengthwise

Steps:

  • Place brandy in jar. Scrape in seeds from vanilla beans; add beans. Seal tightly.
  • Let stand in cool place at least 2 months, shaking jar occasionally. Store in cool dark place.

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