Vanilla Sugar

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar ((notes 1))
• 1 vanilla bean

Instructions

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   OPTION 1: Dried beans / vanilla bean powderWhile you can skip the step of drying the beans, this method is my preferred option. The resulting vanilla sugar is more intense in flavour, doesn't clump and has a longer shelf life.

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   Preheat the oven to 80C / 175F. Place the whole vanilla bean onto a baking tray and bake for 1 ½ hours. Let it cool after coming out of the oven for 10 minutes.

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   Place the bean into a mini food processor or spice grinder (the latter works best) and grind to a fine powder.

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   Mix through the sugar (or blend through using a food processor for the most even distribution).

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   OPTION 2: Regular whole vanilla beans (not dried)

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   Cut the bean into a 5-6 pieces. Place on top of the sugar in a food processor.

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   Process until the bean has turned to very small pieces / flecks. Please note, larger pieces will remain chewy so blend as finely as you can.

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   Vanilla bean sugar should be stored in a jar with tight fitting lid or airtight container in a cool, dry spot. It's flavour will mature around 2 weeks but can be used immediately.

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