Using only 2 ingredients, this vanilla sugar recipe is so simple and easy to make at home. All you need is 5 minutes! It's perfect to spice up your everyday oatmeal, yet impressive enough to give as homemade gifts. For best flavor allow the sugar to infuse for up to 2 weeks or more.
Slice the vanilla beans in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds in a downward motion using the back of a small paring knife. Reserve the empty pods.
Add the sugar to the bowl of a food processor. Add the vanilla seeds.
Pulse until well incorporated. Pour into jars or a large airtight container. Submerge the reserved vanilla pods into the sugar (cut in half to fit, if necessary). For best flavor, allow the sugar to infuse for up to 2 weeks or more.
Reviews
celia on 2014-12-04 (5 stars): Gorgeous photos! And I didn't know about the different grades of vanilla - thank you! Homemade gifts really are the best, aren't they? :) xxx
Pamela Green on 2014-12-07 (5 stars): Such a simple and lovely homemade holiday gift! I will have to make some for myself as well!
justine fontinell on 2014-12-09 (5 stars): Gah, your pictures are so beautiful! Just wanted to let you know that I linked to your post on my vanilla sugar post: http://fullbellysisters.blogspot.com/2014/12/simple-vanilla-sugar-holidayfood.html
Carmel on 2026-03-13 (5 stars): I am so excited to try. I am wondering if Ultrafine (baking sugar) can be used? Now l have to go and get grade B vanilla beans. I had grade A thinking ‘Ooo’ won’t that be good until…Thanks CTL
