Best Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste Recipe to Try Today!
A simple and delicious recipe for making homemade vanilla bean paste using fresh vanilla beans and sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 vanilla beans
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Split the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
- In a saucepan, combine the vanilla bean seeds, split beans, sugar, and water.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Strain the mixture into a clean jar, discarding the solid beans.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Notes
- For a thicker paste, reduce the amount of water.
- This paste can be used in any recipe that calls for vanilla extract.
- Make sure to use high-quality vanilla beans for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg