Vanilla sugar is basically a vanilla flavour infused sugar which is incredibly easy to make at home using granulated sugar and vanilla bean. Learn how to make this vanilla sugar that can be used just like regular sugar.
Homemade Vanilla Sugar
Vanilla sugar ? What is that ? That was my first reaction when I heard about it. I never knew something existed until I started baking more often. But it is nothing but mixing vanilla beans seeds into sugar.
I have also shared homemade vanilla extract and homemade vanilla bean paste recipe in my blog as well.
About Vanilla Sugar Recipe
Vanilla sugar is one of my most staple thing to have on hand. I keep it handy all the time, adding a spoonful of this into warm milk is like heaven. My whole house smells heavenly when made this.
Now I have a jar of the delicious vanilla sugar. I can use them in my baking, it will make them even better.
Ever since I started baking, vanilla has become my pantry staple ingredient. I use my homemade vanilla extract in almost every dessert I make and now I always keep this jar of homemade vanilla sugar in my pantry too.
Vanilla sugar is incredibly easy to make at home and adds a light, vanilla flavour to both baked desserts and everyday recipes.
The best part about this recipe is that it requires only two simple ingredients. Granulated sugar and a good quality vanilla bean.
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To make it, I split the vanilla bean and scrape out the tiny seeds. I mix the seeds into the sugar, then place the empty vanilla pod in the jar as well. As the vanilla bean sits in the sugar, they slowly infuse it with their rich aroma and flavour.
It can be added to your coffee, tea, hot chocolate, pancakes, cakes, cupcakes, cookies and many other desserts.
The quality of your vanilla sugar depends on the vanilla bean you use, so choose the best quality you can. Using both the seeds and the pod is also a great way to get the most out of every vanilla bean with no waste.
Once you start using this homemade vanilla sugar, it will surely become your pantry staple. This sugar is an easy way to add a little extra something special to your everyday drinks and desserts. Here are some of the uses of vanilla sugar.
- Add it to milk to make vanilla milk.
- Add it to cereal along with milk to make vanilla flavoured cereal. You can even add it to coffee, tea or hot chocolate
- Smells great when sprinkled on top of muffins and cakes. Gives a nice vanilla toned crunch on top of it.
- Makes best vanilla flavoured smoothies. Mix with yogurt, to make vanilla yogurt
Ingredients
- Sugar : Granulated white sugar is the best choice for making vanilla sugar. It absorbs the vanilla flavour best. You can use caster sugar too.
- Vanilla bean : Use good quality, fresh vanilla bean as it is the main flavouring agent for making the sugar. I always like to use Madagascar vanilla beans because they are rich in aroma and flavour. You can find them either online or in stores.
Step by Step Pictures
1)Take granulated sugar or caster sugar in a bowl.
2)Now take couple of best vanilla bean you can find. take a sharp knife. Slit it open in the centre to expose the seeds.
3)Now scrape the seeds gently. You can get black paste like seeds from the vanilla bean. Don't discard the vanilla pod. You need to cut the pod into pieces and add into the sugar.
4)Add the vanilla beans seeds to the sugar.
5)Mix the vanilla seeds with the sugar your hands or fork so it combines evenly.
6)Add the vanilla pods into the sugar as well.
7)Take all the sugar into an air tight container.
8)Cover the container. For best result use it after 1 week. You can use this in baking. Keep adding more sugar into the container so the beans keep on infusing with the sugar.
Expert Tips
- Always use a clean, dry glass jar or airtight container to store vanilla sugar.
- Make sure to use good quality vanilla beans for the best flavour. Because the aroma and taste of your vanilla sugar depends on the quality of vanilla bean you use.
- Split the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds before mixing it with sugar.
- Mix the vanilla seeds well into the sugar so every spoonful of sugar has a lovely vanilla flavour.
- You can keep adding more sugar to the same vanilla sugar jar as you use it. The vanilla pod will continue to infuse the sugar with flavor over time.
- Shake the jar every few days during the week to help the vanilla spread evenly throughout the sugar.
Storage and Serving.
Store the homemade vanilla sugar in a clean, airtight jar. It stays well for months. This homemade vanilla sugar is so versatile that you can stir it into tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. Mix it into hot chocolate, pancakes, cakes, cupcakes, cookies and many other desserts.
FAQ
Q. How long does homemade vanilla sugar take to infuse ?
You can start using it after a week, but the flavour gets even better after 2 weeks or longer.
Q. Which sugar works best ?
Granulated white sugar is the classic choice to make vanilla flavoured sugar. If you prefer a richer taste, you can also use brown sugar.
Q. Can I reuse the vanilla bean ?
Yes ! After scraping out the seeds, place the empty pod directly into the sugar jar. It will continue to infuse the sugar with its flavour. Once it finishes flavoring the sugar, you can reuse it to make homemade vanilla extract.
Q. Can I use brown sugar instead of white sugar ?
Absolutely ! Brown sugar also works well. But keep in mind that the flavour and texture will slightly differ because it is rich in color and caramel flavour.
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Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipe (How to Make Vanilla Sugar)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar or Caster Sugar
- 2 pods Vanilla Bean
Instructions
- Take a vanilla bean, slit it open using a sharp knife and scrape the seeds from the bean using the knife.
- Take sugar in a bowl. Add the scraped vanilla seeds into the sugar and rub well. pop the vanilla bean skin into the sugar as well.
- Store this in an air tight container. For best result use it after 1 week.
- You can use this in baking. Keep adding more sugar into the container so the beans pods keep infusing the sugar.
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Marilyn
From which store did you buy vanilla bean at nagercoil?
Anonymous
Where can we get this vanilla bean?
Aarthi
@Anonymousi got it online..link is given in the post
Coral crue
that was so simple!! thanks for letting me know 🙂