Gut Friendly Vanilla Sugar
There is something quietly magical about infusing plain sugar with a real vanilla bean and letting time do all the work. The result is a deeply fragrant, warmly sweet sugar that elevates everything from morning oatmeal to baked goods without any artificial flavors, additives, or preservatives to second-guess. For anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their food, this two-ingredient approach is about as clean and straightforward as it gets. Conventional flavored sugars and vanilla extracts can hide surprising extras, but here you know exactly what is in the jar. The process is almost meditative — split, scrape, stir, and wait — and the daily shake becomes a small ritual that makes the payoff feel earned. After a week or so, you have a pantry staple that quietly upgrades recipes for months to come.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
16 servings
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
Instructions
- 1
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife and use the back of the blade to scrape out the seeds.
- 2
Add the sugar to an airtight jar. Nestle both the scraped pod and the seeds into the sugar, then stir or shake briefly to distribute the seeds throughout.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!