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Vanilla bean paste is sotred in a glass jar with a golden color spoon on the side. Vanilla Bean Paste has a thick and slightly viscous consistency. The vanilla bean seeds give it a speckled appearance, which can be visually appealing in recipes.
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How to Make Vanilla Bean Paste
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Craft gourmet Vanilla Bean Paste with our easy recipe to elevate your baking with a pro-level flavor and look at a fraction of store's cost.

Servings: 8 fl oz
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
  • 10 whole vanilla beans
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz/240 ml) water
  • ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
Instructions

  1. Split each vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add them to a small saucepan.

  2. Roughly chop the pods and add those to the saucepan as well.

  3. Add the water, sugar and corn syrup to the pan and allow to come to a simmer over low heat.

  4. Allow to simmer for 5 -8 minutes to infuse the liquid and add as much flavor as possible. Stir to make sure the sugar has dissolved.

  5. Pour the contents of the pot into a blender and puree for one minute, until fully blended.
  6. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pushing against the solids to extract as many of the seeds and finer bits of pod that you can.

  7. Transfer to a lidded jar and store in a fridge for up to 1 year. Stir well before using.