How to make homemade vanilla sugar wih vanilla beans

Ingredients

• 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
• 1–2 whole vanilla beans

Method

1. Prepare the vanilla beans
   • Split the vanilla beans lengthwise with a sharp knife.
   • Scrape out the tiny vanilla seeds (vanilla caviar) if you want a stronger flavor.
2. Combine with sugar
   • Add the sugar to an airtight glass jar.
   • Place the vanilla bean pieces and scraped seeds into the sugar.
   • Mix well so the vanilla spreads throughout the sugar.
3. Infuse the flavor
   • Seal the jar tightly.
   • Let it sit for at least 1–2 weeks in a cool, dry place.
   • Shake the jar every few days to distribute the vanilla flavor.
4. Use and maintain
   • Use the vanilla sugar in coffee, tea, baking, cookies, cakes, whipped cream, oatmeal, or desserts.
   • You can keep adding fresh sugar to the jar as it gets used; the vanilla beans will continue releasing flavor for months.

Tips for stronger vanilla flavor

• Use 2 vanilla beans per 2 cups of sugar for a rich, bakery-style taste.
• Grind dried vanilla bean pieces with some sugar in a blender or food processor for a more intense vanilla powder.
• Homemade vanilla sugar makes a great substitute for regular sugar when you want a natural vanilla aroma in recipes.