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Prep Time
5 min
Yield: 1 quart
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ingredients
16
used vanilla beans, plus more if needed
1 750-mL
bottle brandy
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directions
Notes
Special equipment: a quart mason jar with lid
Step 1
Fill a quart mason jar with vanilla beans standing on end. Top up with brandy to cover the beans and seal. Let it sit for a month before using to allow the vanilla to permeate the brandy. Top up with fresh beans and brandy from time to time.