Рецепт 2 Great Make A-Head Gifts
2 Great Make A-Head Gifts
Homemade Vanilla Extract
A pungent vanilla for special flavor in holiday baking~
2 vanilla beans
1 pint brandy
Yield: 2 cups
1. Slice vanilla beans down the center to expose the seeds; drop into bottle of brandy. Shake, cover bottle and allow to marinate several weeks. Shake every few days. ( It may be necessary to pour off a small amount of brandy to accommodate beans; pour into a shot glass and knock it back:)
2. Use homemade extract whenever extract is called for in a recipe. For gifts: pour into 4 (4 oz) bottles and cap; tie with a ribbon.
- Kahlua
- A home-brewed coffee liqueur for a thoughtful gift~
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 ounces instant coffee granules
- 2 1/2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups 100-proof vodka
- 1 vanilla bean, broken up
- Yield: about 1 quart
1. Mix the sugar and instant coffee in a half-gallon jar.
2. Add boiling water, vodka and vanilla bean. Cap and shake.
3. Let sit at least 30 days, shaking jar occasionally.
4. To serve: pour liqueur into small glasses; top with whipped cream or other cocktails.
Both recipes need to be made ahead. Perfect for gift giving~