Praline Liqueur

In a pan, combine brown sugar, sugar and water. Cook over medium high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minute.

Place pecans and vanilla beans in a 1 gallon jar. Pour hot mixture into jar and cool. Add vodka and stir well.

Cover tightly and store in a dark place at room temperature at least 2 weeks. Shake jar gently once daily.

Pour mixture through a wire mesh strainer lined with 2 layers of cheesecloth into a bowl, discarding solids. Then, pour mixture through a wire mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter into a bowl. Change filter often. Mixture will drip slowly.

Pour mixture into jars; cover tightly. Store at room temperature.

Directions for gift card if giving as a gift:

Store at room temperature. Use in coffee, baked apples or flavored cheesecakes.