Really Easy Vanilla Sugar
Transform your everyday sweetener into a luxurious treat with this *Really Easy Vanilla Sugar* recipe! Made with just two simple ingredients—granulated sugar and a whole vanilla bean—this aromatic, homemade vanilla sugar adds a gourmet twist to your pantry staples. Perfect for baking, sweetening beverages, or sprinkling over desserts, this recipe takes only 10 minutes to prep and rewards you with a naturally infused sugar that delivers pure vanilla essence in every pinch. After a week of infusing in an airtight container, your vanilla sugar will be ready to elevate everything from cookies and cakes to coffee and tea. It's an effortless yet indulgent way to add a touch of sophistication to your culinary creations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 whole vanilla bean
Instructions
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise using a sharp knife, being careful not to slice all the way through.
Using the back of the knife, scrape out the tiny black seeds from inside the vanilla bean pod.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and the vanilla seeds. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or your fingers to evenly distribute the seeds throughout the sugar.
Cut the scraped vanilla bean pod into smaller pieces if needed, and bury them in the sugar mixture for additional flavor.
Transfer the vanilla sugar to an airtight container or a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Let the mixture sit for at least 1 week to allow the vanilla flavor to fully infuse into the sugar. Shake or stir the sugar every couple of days to distribute the flavor evenly.
Once ready, use the vanilla sugar as a substitute for regular sugar in baked goods, coffee, tea, or sprinkle it over desserts for a flavorful touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 400.7 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 400.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 32 mg | 1% | |
*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.
