Since a great deal of European sweets use Vanilla Sugar it is probably a good idea to let you all know what exactly it is as it is not found in American stores. Vanilla Sugar is sugar that has a slight vanillay taste to it. It isn't very expensive in Europe and can be found at almost every food store. However, it is incredibly hard to get outside of Europe and is very expensive in America. Thankfully it can be made at home if one has the need for it. Since Germanic and Scandinavian foods are an important part of my diet, a good number of my recipes do call for it. So, in order to save those of you who are not in Europe some money I am going to give you one of the simplest recipes ever; Vanilla Sugar!
Ingredients
- 4 cups of sugar
- 2 vanilla beans
Directions
- Split the bean pods open and pour the beans them into a bowl with the sugar
- Mix the beans with the sugar and then pour into an airtight container
- Seal the container and let it set for at least two weeks
You can double or half this recipe quite easily. Also, if you want a stronger vanilla flavour you can leave it sealed for a longer period of time. Vanilla Sugar can be used just like regular sugar and gives your recipes a bit of an extra something. Enjoy!
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