How To Make Vanilla Sugar
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This homemade Vanilla Sugar is quick to make and packed with real vanilla flavor. It's one of those little extras that instantly levels up everything from coffee to baked goods. Just two ingredients and five minutes are all you need.
Make a batch for yourself and a few more to share. It's perfect for gifting during the holidays or as a thoughtful homemade favor.
Table of Contents
- Here's Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients You'll Need
- How To Make Vanilla Sugar
- FAQ
- More Recipes With Vanilla
What can I say, I am ALL about the easy homemade gifts these days!
Life somehow seems to speed up at this time of year, and I'm doing everything I can to slow it down so I can fully savor it!
We've always got LOTS of people we want to show our appreciation to around the holidays, and homemade gifts are a great way to do it. Especially if they're quick and easy to make, taste amazing, and can be enjoyed in lots of different ways!
Vanilla sugar is a perfect example.
I absolutely LOVE having a jar of vanilla sugar around. I stir it into my coffee or hot cocoa, sprinkle it on my hot cereal, and bake it up into all sorts of different recipes (like these vanilla bean scones or these homemade vanilla wafers). Anything that benefits from a little sweet vanilla flavor will be even better when made with vanilla sugar!
More great homemade gift ideas on my "Homemade Gifts" Pinterest board!
Here's Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Fast and easy: This recipe comes together in minutes, and it is so easy!
- Long-lasting: Stores well for months, and the flavor only gets better the longer it sits.
- Naturally aromatic: Real vanilla beans give it a deep, fragrant taste.
- Versatile: Sprinkle it on cookies, stir it into tea, or use it in place of plain sugar in baking.
Ingredients You'll Need
The recipe card at the bottom of the post contains the full list with all of the amounts. Refer to that when you're cooking.
- Granulated sugar: Acts as the base. White sugar works best for even dispersion.
- Vanilla beans: Use plump, fragrant pods for the most flavor. Madagascar, Tahitian, or Mexican varieties all work well.
How To Make Vanilla Sugar
Step 1: Blend the sugar
Place the sugar into a food processor.
Split the vanilla beans in half lengthwise. Use the tip of a sharp knife to scrape out the tiny seeds inside. Add these to the sugar in the processor.
Pulse a few times until the seeds are evenly mixed throughout. You'll notice flecks of vanilla throughout the sugar.
Step 2: Store in jars
Transfer the sugar to glass jars or other airtight containers.
Cut the scraped pods into 2 to 3-inch pieces and nestle them into the jars. They'll continue to infuse flavor over time.
Let the sugar sit for at least a day before using so the vanilla can really bloom.
Helpful Tips and Tricks
- Use dried-out pods, too. Even after scraping, the shells are still loaded with aroma.
- Try it with turbinado or demerara sugar for a coarser version with a caramel edge.
- A small decorative jar of this makes a perfect DIY gift!
FAQ
Yes. Just stir the seeds into the sugar by hand, though the distribution may be less even than if you use a mechanical method.
It's not recommended here. The liquid will clump the sugar, affecting the texture. Stick with whole beans for the best results.
Stored in an airtight jar, it keeps for at least 6 months. The flavor actually improves as it sits.
More Recipes With Vanilla
- Favorite Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- Homemade Vanilla Extract
- Vanilla Cake Recipe
- Homemade Vanilla Pudding from Scratch
- Petite Vanilla Bean Scones
- Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
- Homemade Vanilla Wafers
Vanilla Sugar
Ingredients
- 3 cups (600 g) granulated sugar
- 2 vanilla beans
Instructions
- Place the sugar in the bowl of a food processor.
- Split the vanilla beans lengthwise, and use the tip of a sharp knife to scrape out the seeds.
- Add the seeds to the food processor, and process the vanilla sugar until the seeds are evenly dispersed throughout.
- Transfer the vanilla sugar to jars.
- Cut the empty pods into 2 to 3 inch long pieces, and tuck them into the jars.
I could not find the links either for where to buy the vanilla beans. I looked carefully several times and I couldn’t find the Pinterest link you were referring to either.
Here are the links again: https://amzn.to/48IR9wv, https://www.pinterest.com/bakingamoment/homemade-gifts/. Thanks for reading!
I could not find the links either. I was trying to look after the Pinterest thing but I couldn’t find the Pinterest thing either!
Here you go: https://www.pinterest.com/bakingamoment/homemade-gifts/.
How long does this sugar last?
Pretty much indefinitely! Same as regular sugar it really doesn't go bad.
how long will it keep without spoiling
As long as regular sugar would.
781 cal per serving????
781 cal per CUP.
How long does the vanilla sugar have to sit before it can be used for baking. Several days, weeks or right away?
Hey Ruthann! It's totally fine to use it right away!
Did not see a link for the Vanilla beans that your are recommending. Thanks
Hi Marsha! The link is below the recipe card, so you have to keep scrolling! After the Pinterest board, there are 4 Amazon links. The vanilla beans are the second to last one. Hope that's helpful!