Really Easy Vanilla Sugar Recipe

Elevate your baking and beverages with this incredibly simple vanilla sugar recipe! Perfect for achieving snow-white meringues, adding exquisite vanilla flavor to your favorite drinks, or creating a beautiful sanding sugar for cookies. This recipe uses your favorite vanilla beans (the more you use, the stronger the flavor!) and regular or superfine sugar. Learn how to make a small batch or a large batch to suit your needs. Get ready to infuse your desserts and drinks with rich, natural vanilla flavor!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 43202 mins
Calories 0.8 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Really Easy Vanilla Sugar

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How to Make Really Easy Vanilla Sugar

  1. Clean and scrape 1-3 vanilla beans (depending on size and desired intensity). Rinse and thoroughly dry the beans.
  2. Place the scraped vanilla beans into a clean, half-gallon canning jar.
  3. Add 4 cups (946ml) of granulated sugar (or superfine sugar for sanding) to the jar.
  4. Seal the jar tightly.
  5. Store in a cool, dark cupboard for at least 4 weeks to allow the flavors to infuse. The longer it sits, the stronger the vanilla flavor will be.
  6. After using some vanilla sugar, replenish the jar with additional sugar to maintain the desired level. Always ensure a tight seal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Really Easy Vanilla Sugar?

Really Easy Vanilla Sugar takes about 43207 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 43202 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Really Easy Vanilla Sugar?

Really Easy Vanilla Sugar has approximately 0.8 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Really Easy Vanilla Sugar?

The key ingredients for Really Easy Vanilla Sugar are Superfine Sugar, Vanilla Beans. See the full list with measurements above.

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