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Instant Pot Vanilla Extract

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Judy
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Instant Pot Vanilla Extract - ready to use in 2 weeks Vanilla extract is a welcome gift any time of the year, and especially during the holidays. The instant pot decreases the waiting time to use the vanilla extract from 2 months to about 2 weeks. Homemade extract is significantly cheaper than store-bought.

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The 6 quart pot will hold 3 pint jars, so this recipe can be tripled.

Store the vanilla in a dark place. It will last indefinitely.

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 16 ounces

Supplies:

5-6 grade B vanilla beans
2 cups 80-proof vodka
1 pt Mason jar

Instant Pot Vanilla Extract - supplies

Steps:

Make sure your equipment is clean. Wash the jars and lids in hot soapy water and rinse well. Pour boiling water in the jars and over the lids. Keep the water in the jars until you are ready to use them.

Instant Pot Vanilla Extract - wash jars and lids

Instant Pot Vanilla Extract - pour boiling water over the lids and into the jars leave until ready to use

Cut the vanilla beans in half with a sharp knife.

Instant Pot Vanilla Extract - cut the vanilla beans in half

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Then cut lengthwise, leaving one inch intact.

Instant Pot Vanilla Extract - then cut lengthwise leaving 1 inch uncut

Empty the water from the jars. Put the vanilla beans in the jar.

Instant Pot Vanilla Extract - empty water from the jars and add the beans

Add the 2 cups of vodka.

Instant Pot Vanilla Extract - add the two cups of vodka

Put the lid on the jar and then the ring. Tighten only until you feel resistance. Do not over tighten.

Instant Pot Vanilla Extract - add lid and ring, tighten but do not overtighen

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Put one cup of water in the instant pot. Add the trivet.

Instant Pot Vanilla Extract - add one cup of water to the instant pot and the trivet

Put the jar on the trivet.

Instant Pot Vanilla Extract - place the jar on the trivet

Set the pressure cooker to 30 minutes on high pressure.
Unplug the cooker and let it come to a natural release.
Remove the jar, and swirl lightly to release more vanilla seeds.

Instant Pot Vanilla Extract - after processing for thirty minutes remove the jar

Cool overnight on a rack. It is best to wait about two weeks to use it.

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