Description
A simple and delicious recipe for making homemade vanilla bean paste, perfect for enhancing your desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2–3 vanilla beans
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Split the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the saucepan.
- Add the vanilla bean pods to the mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Strain the mixture into a clean jar, discarding the pods.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Notes
- For a stronger flavor, use more vanilla beans.
- This paste can be used in any recipe that calls for vanilla extract.
- Make sure to store it in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste, Vanilla Bean Recipe, Vanilla Extract Substitute