cathy wrote:

> Is there such a thing as clear pure vanilla extract? I googled it and
> found several but they all seem to be imitation or artifical vanilla
> extract, not the real thing.
>
> Does it exist?
>
> Cathy

Does it really need to be clear? This will be pure, but not
clear.

<http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1713,146191-251198,00.html>

HOME BREWED VANILLA EXTRACT

2 c. vodka
5 vanilla beans, cut into 1" pieces

Combine vodka and vanilla beans in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
The vodka mixture will turn amber color after a day or two. Let
stand 6 to 8 weeks. Yield: 2 cups.
After half the extract is used, add more vodka to cover the
beans. The flavor of the beans is gone when the vodka no longer
turns to a dark color. (This extract has been used with the same
beans for a period of three years, or longer.)


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