Vanilla Bean Sugar

Method3 steps · about 2 days 2 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Put the granulated sugar (1 cup) in a mixing bowl. Cut the vanilla bean (1) in half, split each half lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the sugar. Mix thoroughly so the seeds are evenly distributed without clumps. Keep the split pod pieces.

   Uses 1 cup granulated sugar · 1 whole vanilla bean

2. 2

   Step 2: Put all the vanilla-seeded sugar into a clean, dry glass jar and add the split pod pieces. Close the jar and leave it at room temperature for at least 48 hours before using; the vanilla aroma grows stronger as it sits.

   First vanilla-sugar infusion check · 2880 minUses All the sugar, seeds and split pod pieces from step 1

3. 3

   Step 3: Take out the vanilla sugar needed for your recipe, leaving the pod pieces in the jar. Close the jar again and keep it at room temperature.

   Uses Use only the sugar needed from the infused jar in step 2; retain the remaining sugar and pod pieces