The Secret to Professional Baking: DIY Tahitian Vanilla Extract 🍦✨ Stop settling for imitation flavor! There is nothing like the rich, floral aroma of homemade vanilla extract made with premium Grade A Tahitian Vanilla Beans. These 5-7 inch pods from Indonesia are incredibly moist and high-quality, making them the perfect investment for any home baker. 👩‍🍳 I love using these specific beans because they offer a much more complex, gourmet flavor profile than standard grocery store varieties. They are ideal for elevating your cakes, custards, and even savory sauces! How to make it: 1. Slice 5-6 Tahitian Vanilla Beans lengthwise. 2. Place them in a glass jar and submerge in 8oz of 80-proof Vodka or Bourbon. 3. Store in a cool, dark place for 6-12 months (shake weekly!). This also makes the most thoughtful homemade food gift for the holidays or housewarmings! 🎁 Shop everything I used to make this below, including the beans, airtight glass jars, and my favorite kitchen shears! 👇 LTKhome LTKfood VanillaExtract BakingEssentials TahitianVanilla KitchenHacks DIYGifts BakingFromScratch GourmetBaking HomeChef ExtractMaking VanillaBeans LTKHome LTKHoliday LTKGiftGuide