Here’s a simple way to make Homemade Vanilla Sugar 🍮✨ — perfect for baking, coffee, or sprinkling on desserts!
Homemade Vanilla Sugar
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract)
Instructions
Using a Vanilla Bean:
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
- Combine the sugar and vanilla seeds in an airtight container.
- Add the vanilla pod to the sugar as well for extra flavor.
- Shake or stir to distribute evenly.
- Let it sit at least 1 week for the flavor to infuse (the longer, the stronger).
Using Vanilla Extract (Quick Method):
- Mix 1 tsp vanilla extract with 1 cup sugar.
- Spread sugar on a baking sheet to dry for a few hours, stirring occasionally.
- Store in an airtight container.
Tips
- Keep in an airtight jar to preserve aroma.
- Use in baking, coffee, tea, oatmeal, or sprinkled on fruit.
- Once the vanilla bean is used up, you can reuse the pod in more sugar!
If you want, I can also give a recipe for flavored vanilla sugars like cinnamon-vanilla or citrus-vanilla sugar, which are amazing for desserts 🍋✨


