Chop vanilla beans into small pieces, being careful not to lose any of the bean or the little black seeds.

Drop the pieces inot a clean jar and cover with the brandy. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and keep in a dark place, shaking every 3 days or so.

Extract will be ready in 2 weeks. A touch more brandy can be added if the beans still seem potent. Mixture can be added to indefinately.

To Use:

Use just as you would regular vanilla extract, but taste to make sure the brandy flavor isnot too strong.

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