Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipe
Creating vanilla sugar at home is super easy and so rewarding! All you need are two simple ingredients—granulated sugar and vanilla beans.
Once made, this aromatic sugar can replace regular sugar in coffee, tea, or any baking recipe for a rich vanilla kick. I especially love adding it to cookies, cakes, or homemade bread for an extra layer of flavor. Plus, it makes a thoughtful and elegant homemade gift!
Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Infusing Time: 14 days
Total Time: 14 days 10 minutes
Course: Spice blend
Cuisine: Ingredient
Servings: 1 teaspoon
Calories: 16 kcal (per teaspoon)
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1–2 whole vanilla beans
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Vanilla Beans
Split the vanilla beans lengthwise with a sharp knife. Scrape out the tiny seeds (vanilla caviar) inside.
Step 2: Combine with Sugar
In a clean jar, add the sugar. Mix in the vanilla seeds and place the scraped pods into the jar as well. Stir well to distribute the flavor.
Step 3: Infuse the Flavor
Seal the jar tightly and let the sugar sit for about 2 weeks, shaking the jar every few days. The longer it sits, the stronger the vanilla flavor will be.
Step 4: Use and Enjoy
Once ready, use your homemade vanilla sugar in coffee, tea, cakes, cookies, or any recipe that calls for sugar with a hint of vanilla.
Tips & Variations
Quick Use Option: If you’re in a hurry, you can use the sugar after just 2–3 days, though the flavor will deepen over time.
Gift Idea: Package in small glass jars with a ribbon and label—it makes a beautiful edible gift.
Refillable: Keep topping up your jar with more sugar as you use it. The vanilla beans will continue to infuse for months.