Chai Spiced Vanilla Sugar
Transform your everyday sweeteners with this aromatic Chai Spiced Vanilla Sugar! Combining granulated sugar with the warm, cozy spices of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, this recipe takes inspiration from the rich flavors of chai. A whole vanilla bean, with its seeds and pod, infuses the sugar with luxurious depth, making it a versatile pantry essential. Perfect for sweetening tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, or even sprinkling over baked goods, this blend elevates any recipe with a touch of spiced sweetness. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this homemade spiced sugar is a simple yet elegant way to bring festive warmth to your kitchen. Make a batch to enjoy yourself or gift to loved ones—it’s a treat that keeps on giving!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole vanilla bean
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
1. Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds using the back of a knife. Set both the seeds and the pod aside.
2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground ginger, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
3. Add the scraped vanilla seeds to the sugar mixture. Use your fingers to rub the seeds into the sugar until evenly distributed and fragrant.
4. Place the vanilla bean pod into the sugar mixture to infuse additional flavor over time.
5. Transfer the chai spiced vanilla sugar to an airtight container, ensuring that the vanilla bean pod is fully buried in the sugar.
6. Let the mixture sit for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Shake or stir the container occasionally for even infusion.
7. Use as desired to sweeten tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or baked goods. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.4 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
