I don't use vanilla essence because of the alcohol in it. Instead I infuse the sugar with vanilla beans.
All you need...
sugar
vanilla bean
tight jar
If the vanilla bean is slit a little with a pairing knife, it is faster to get the beautiful aroma into the sugar. Keep the sugar in a tightly covered jar.
Keep refilling sugar to the same vanilla bean.
Keep refilling sugar to the same vanilla bean.
Vanilla pod can be scraped and used in other desserts.
Nice post. Very helpful post..
ReplyDeletegreat idea and sure better then the ready made essence.
ReplyDeleteI always make my own vanilla sugar and LOVED your post ~ such a PRETTY photo too! XX
ReplyDeleteI do this too! I love using Vanilla Sugar! Thanks for popping over to my (neglected) blog to say hello!
ReplyDeleteThis is what I call getting the most bang for your bucks. It's a great way off making the most out of those (expensive) vanilla beans.
ReplyDeleteA very useful post!!! Bookmarking this ;)
ReplyDeletePrathima Rao
Prats Corner
A wonderful and informative post.
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That is a good idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea. :) I love it.:)
ReplyDeleteVery good tip thank you.
ReplyDeletewe also get vanilla sugar from stores ,they r made like this i guess...anyway very informative blog ..do drop in my site also if u get time
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thanks I have the beans and was wondering what to do with them.
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