Lactose Free Vanilla Sugar
Homemade vanilla sugar is one of those pantry staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — from morning coffee to weekend baking. The process is almost meditative: split a vanilla bean, scrape out those fragrant seeds, and let them slowly perfume a jar of granulated sugar over the course of a week. Since it's made with just two ingredients, there's zero guesswork about hidden dairy or lactose sneaking in, which is a genuine relief when so many flavored sugars and vanilla products contain unexpected additives. The real magic happens as the sugar rests, absorbing the deep, floral warmth of the whole pod and its seeds together. A daily shake keeps things moving and ensures every granule ends up equally fragrant. Once it's ready, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly — stirred into tea, dusted over fruit, or folded into any recipe that calls for a little extra vanilla depth.
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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.
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