Homemade Vanilla Sugar RecipeCreating vanilla sugar at home is super easy and so rewarding! All you need are two simple ingredients—granulated sugar and vanilla beans. Once made, this aromatic sugar can replace regular sugar in coffee, tea, or any baking recipe for a rich vanilla kick. I especially love adding it to cookies, cakes, or homemade bread for an extra layer of flavor. Plus, it makes a thoughtful and elegant homemade gift! Recipe OverviewPrep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Infusing Time: 14 days Total Time: 14 days 10 minutes Course: Spice blend Cuisine: Ingredient Servings: 1 teaspoon Calories: 16 kcal (per teaspoon) Ingredients2 cups granulated sugar 1–2 whole vanilla beans InstructionsStep 1: Prepare the Vanilla BeansSplit the vanilla beans lengthwise with a sharp knife. Scrape out the tiny seeds (vanilla caviar) inside. Step 2: Combine with SugarIn a clean jar, add the sugar. Mix in the vanilla seeds and place the scraped pods into the jar as well. Stir well to distribute the flavor. Step 3: Infuse the FlavorSeal the jar tightly and let the sugar sit for about 2 weeks, shaking the jar every few days. The longer it sits, the stronger the vanilla flavor will be. Step 4: Use and EnjoyOnce ready, use your homemade vanilla sugar in coffee, tea, cakes, cookies, or any recipe that calls for sugar with a hint of vanilla. Tips & VariationsQuick Use Option: If you’re in a hurry, you can use the sugar after just 2–3 days, though the flavor will deepen over time. Gift Idea: Package in small glass jars with a ribbon and label—it makes a beautiful edible gift. Refillable: Keep topping up your jar with more sugar as you use it. The vanilla beans will continue to infuse for months.
Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipe
