Turkey Free Vanilla Sugar
Homemade vanilla sugar is one of those quietly brilliant pantry staples that transforms everything it touches — from morning coffee to weekend baking projects. It's just two ingredients: granulated sugar and a single vanilla bean, split and scraped so every last seed gets worked into the mix. The real magic happens over a week of patient waiting, as the pod slowly perfumes the sugar into something deeply fragrant and far more interesting than anything off a store shelf. Since it's entirely plant-based and free from any animal-derived additives, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about unexpected ingredients sneaking in. Once the jar is sealed and sitting on your counter, a quick daily shake is all the effort required. Use it anywhere you'd reach for regular sugar — it adds a warm, floral depth that makes even simple recipes feel a little 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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