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Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipe from Singing Dog Vanilla

Homemade Vanilla Sugar

Vanilla sugar is simple to make and a great way to use the vanilla pod that remains after scraping out the vanilla seeds used in many recipes. This recipe can transform into a simple, homemade gift: pack it into a decorative holiday jar!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 cups

Equipment

  • sugar jar
  • sharp knife
  • food processor or blender (optional)
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 whole vanilla bean (or empty vanilla bean pod)

Instructions
 

Strong Vanilla Sugar

  • Split a vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Then, use a knife to scrape out the seeds. Place the seeds on top of the bowl of sugar.
  • Blend the vanilla bean seeds and sugar using a food processor or blender. If you can't do this, whisk them together in a bowl, but blending them will give you a better flavor.
  • Place the empty vanilla bean pod at the bottom of your sugar jar, and then pour your new vanilla sugar mixture on top. The vanilla specks will help flavor the sugar, and the empty pod will boost the sugar's flavor.
  • You can use vanilla sugar immediately, but wait about 2 weeks for optimal flavor. 
  • Store vanilla sugar at room temperature. Shake it now and again because it can clump up. If stored properly, vanilla sugar has a shelf life of 2+ years.

Mild Strength Vanilla Sugar

  • Split a vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Then, use a knife to scrape out the seeds. Use the vanilla seeds in a recipe.
  • Place the empty vanilla bean pod at the bottom of your sugar jar, then pour sugar on top. The empty pod will give the sugar a boost of flavor. 
  • You can use vanilla sugar immediately, but wait about 2 weeks for optimal flavor. 
  • Store vanilla sugar at room temperature. Shake it now and again because it can clump up. If stored properly, vanilla sugar has a shelf life of 2+ years.