Instant Pot Vanilla Extract
Make sweet, rich and succulent homemade Instant Pot Vanilla Extract in only 35 minutes! It's so easy, inexpensive and quick to make extracts using your pressure cooker, every home chef should know how to do it! Use vanilla extract in your favorite recipes or make it for gifting during the December holiday season.
Servings: 16
Calories: 39kcal
Equipment
- canning jars or mason jars with lids
Ingredients
Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup vodka or other 70 or above proof alcohol
- 6 vanilla beans
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to slice the whole vanilla beans sticks to expose the inner beans. Place in the canning or mason jar. If the length of the vanilla beans don’t fit into the jar, cut them into smaller pieces.
- Pour 1 cup of vodka into the jar. Secure the lid by tightening it but don't lock it in place.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the inner pot. Place a trivet or sling inside and set the jar on top. You can pressure cook as many jars at one time as you can fit. Close and lock the pressure cooker lid. Set to pressure cook/manual on high for 35 minutes.
- Let the pressure naturally release when finished. Remove the lid and carefully take the hot jars out of the pot using oven mitts. The extracts are ready to use immediately.
Notes
The quantity of extract made can be reduced or increased. Keep ingredients proportionate.
Store in a cool, dark and dry place in an airtight container for several years.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.001mg