Description
A rich and aromatic homemade vanilla bean paste made with real vanilla beans, perfect for baking, desserts, and recipes where you want visible vanilla specks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 whole vanilla beans
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Split the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape out the seeds
- 2. Add the seeds and empty pods to a saucepan with water, sugar, and corn syrup
- 3. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves
- 4. Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened
- 5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly
- 6. Remove and discard the vanilla pods
- 7. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth
- 8. Stir in the vanilla extract
- 9. Allow to cool completely, then store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator
Notes
- Paste will thicken more as it cools
- Use 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste in place of 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Keeps refrigerated for several months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: vanilla bean paste, homemade vanilla, baking staple, vanilla recipe