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Vanilla Sugar

Use this sugar to add a fresh-tasting vanilla flavor to all your favorite recipes. It's especially good when used to sweeten whipped cream.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 vanilla bean, cut into small pieces

Preparation

  1. Process sugar and vanilla bean in processor until vanilla bean is very finely minced. Strain sugar to remove any large pieces of vanilla bean. Store sugar in airtight container.

TagsVanillaHerbs & SpicesQuickEasyMake AheadFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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