Creating vanilla sugar at home is simple and adds a delicious aromatic touch to many dishes. With just granulated sugar and vanilla beans, you can prepare this fragrant blend to elevate coffee, tea, baked goods, and desserts. It also makes a thoughtful homemade gift.
Why Make Vanilla Sugar
Vanilla sugar brings a rich, warm flavor that enhances breads, cookies, cakes, and pastries. By making it yourself, you control the intensity of the vanilla and always have a jar on hand for cooking and baking.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Infusing Flavor: 14 days
Total Time: 14 days 10 minutes
Course: Spice blend
Cuisine: Ingredient
Servings: 1 teaspoon
Calories: 16 kcal
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean
Instructions
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Prepare the jar
Clean, sanitize, and dry a sealable storage jar (a mason jar works well).
Prepare the sugar
Place the granulated sugar into a medium bowl.
Split the vanilla bean
Cut the vanilla bean pod open with scissors or a sharp knife. Split it lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a spoon.
Mix sugar and vanilla seeds
Stir the seeds into the sugar using a spoon or whisk until evenly dispersed.
Add the vanilla pod
Place the scraped pod into the jar with the sugar. If it’s too long, cut it in half to fit.
Infuse the flavor
Seal the jar and let it sit for at least 14 days. The longer it rests, the stronger the flavor.
Store and use
Keep the sugar sealed in the jar. It will stay fresh for a long time and can be used in drinks, baked goods, and desserts.
