Vanilla Extract

Ingredients:
2 vanilla beans
1 1/2 cups glycerin
1/2 cup warm water

Preparation:
Slit beans down the middle and scrape down seeds. Place both in glycerin and warm water. Place in a dark jar (or a light jar in a dark place). Let sit for a month or so. Shake often. Strain (Optional).

History:
Recipe comes from Chef Tech Culinary School.