Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipe
This Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipe is a quick and easy way to infuse your sugar with rich vanilla flavor. Perfect for baking, coffee, or as a thoughtful gift – ready in minutes but best after a few days of infusing!
Servings: 32 tablespoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 vanilla beans
Instructions
- Prepare the Vanilla Beans: Using a sharp knife, split the vanilla beans lengthwise to expose the seeds inside. Scrape out the seeds (caviar) with the back of the knife.
- Combine Ingredients: In a clean jar or airtight container, add the granulated sugar. Bury the split vanilla beans and scraped seeds into the sugar, ensuring they’re well distributed.
- Infuse: Seal the jar tightly and let it sit at room temperature for at least 1-2 weeks, shaking occasionally to redistribute the contents. The longer it sits, the stronger the vanilla flavor!
- Use and Store: Once infused, remove the beans if desired (or leave them in for ongoing flavor). Use as desired, removing pods if preferred.
Notes
Nutrition is approximate per tablespoon.
For a stronger flavor, let it infuse for a longer period.
Recipe yield as written: 2 cups, 32 tablespoons
How to Store: Store your homemade vanilla sugar in an airtight container in a cool, dark location, such as your pantry. Since the vanilla beans have some moisture, I store my vanilla sugar as I would brown sugar. I place a terracotta disc; you can find them online and in baking supply stores like recommended for storing with brown sugar and cookies. It keeps the vanilla sugar from clumping while stored. If stored properly, it will keep indefinitely, but the flavor is best within 6 to 12 months. If left with the beans in, it continues to infuse over time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 0.3mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.01mg
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