Macadamia Free Vanilla Sugar
There is something almost magical about turning two humble pantry staples into something that smells like a high-end bakery. A split vanilla bean and a cup of granulated sugar are all it takes — no extracts, no additives, and absolutely nothing to second-guess on the ingredient label. The bean slowly perfumes every grain of sugar over the course of a week, building a depth of flavor that store-bought vanilla sugar simply cannot match. It is the kind of small-batch kitchen project that feels effortless but pays off every time you open the jar. Use it to sweeten coffee, dust over pastries, or stir into whipped cream for an instant upgrade. The daily shake is oddly satisfying, and by day seven you will have a fragrant, golden sugar that makes everything it touches taste a little more special.
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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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