Vanilla paste recipe
A simple and delicious recipe to make your own vanilla paste at home, perfect for enhancing your baking and desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 weeks (infusion time)
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 ounces plain vodka (80 proof) about ⅔ cup
- 3 Tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 ounces whole vanilla bean Grade B
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, vodka, corn syrup, and water.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Once dissolved, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Split the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the mixture.
- Add the vanilla bean pods to the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a clean glass jar and seal tightly.
- Let the vanilla paste sit for at least 2 weeks to develop flavor, shaking occasionally.
Notes
- Store the vanilla paste in a cool, dark place.
- For a stronger flavor, let it sit for longer before using.
- This paste can be used in any recipe that calls for vanilla extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg