Lupin Free Vanilla Sugar
There is something quietly magical about turning two humble pantry staples into an ingredient that elevates everything it touches. A split vanilla bean and a jar of granulated sugar are all it takes — no extracts, no additives, no fillers that could sneak in unwanted ingredients. For anyone navigating a lupin sensitivity, this kind of from-scratch approach is a genuine relief, since store-bought flavored sugars and baking blends can carry surprising extras on their ingredient lists. The process is almost meditative: scrape, stir, seal, and let time do the heavy lifting over the course of a week. Each daily shake coaxes more of that warm, floral vanilla fragrance into every grain of sugar. Once it's ready, you'll find yourself reaching for it in coffee, stirred into whipped cream, dusted over shortbread, or anywhere a subtle vanilla note would make things feel a little more special.
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!