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Vanilla Sugar

Vanilla sugar is common in Europe. It is used in baked goods or sprinkled onto cakes, pies, or cookies. It can also be stirred into coffee or tea.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 2 cups granulated sugar

Equipment

  • 1 blender
  • 1 jar

Method
 

  1. Cut a vanilla bean in half, lengthwise, and use a knife to scrape out the seeds.
  2. Add the seeds and sugar to a blender and blend til the seeds are well incorporated and the sugar becomes soft & fine.
  3. Pour the vanilla sugar into a jar. Add the vanilla bean pod, submerging it in the sugar. You may need to cut it so that it’s fully covered.
  4. Cap the jar with a tight fitting lid and let the sugar infuse for at least 2 weeks.