I see recipes that call for "vanilla sugar". I looked for it at the supermarket, to no avail! What exactly is it and where can I find it?
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Vanilla sugar is, as its name suggests, sugar that has been scented with vanilla. It is often used in baking to add vanilla flavouring to cakes and cookies, or can be used to sprinkle over fresh or cooked fruits or even added to coffee. In many European countries vanilla sugar is sold in small sachets or envelopes. It is very fine sugar and generally used for baking as vanilla extract is less common. You can replace one sachet of vanilla sugar with 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Vanilla sugar is less common in the UK and the US, but is easy to make at home. You can put split vanilla beans (pods) in a screw top jar of caster sugar (for the US you can use regular white sugar or superfine, depending on which you prfer to use for baking). Nigella has as suggestion in her book Christmas on making the sugar as gifts and uses 1 vanilla pod to 500g (2 cups) caster sugar. You need to let the flavour of the vanilla permeate the sugar so leave the jar in a cool place for about 1 month before using. Many people re-purpose leftover vanilla pods after making custards or anything that uses the seeds of a vanilla pod. If necessary rinse the pod with water and allow to dry on a piece of paper towel first. Add the split pods to the jar of sugar as amd when you have them. You can also top up the jar with fresh sugar each time you use some. The jar of sugar shhould last for a year or so.
You can put split vanilla beans (pods) in a screw top jar of caster sugar (for the US you can use regular white sugar or superfine, depending on which you prfer to use for baking). Nigella
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Using Vanilla Sugar Instead of Vanilla Extract: In recipes that call for vanilla extract, use 1 1/2 teaspoons of homemade vanilla sugar per teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Vanilla sugar in baking can be utilized in a variety of desserts; from apple pies, snickerdoodles and crème brûlée to light and airy pavlova's. Vanilla sugar can even be used in savory recipes to give a slight sweetness to acidic foods such as barbecue sauce and vinaigrettes.
The purest form of vanilla powder comes from vanilla beans.The beans are dehydrated and finely ground.But you'll also find another type of vanilla powder on the market, where sugar is added. This type, called vanilla sugar, is popular in France and Mexico and used as a substitute for regular sugar in some recipes.
About 1.5 teaspoons of homemade vanilla sugar equals a packet, which is typically what is called for in German recipes. You can easily round up to 2 teaspoons, if you want a sweeter, stronger taste. Technically, 1.5 teaspoons is 0.25 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.33 ounces. Most packets contain 0.28 to 0.32 ounces.
A great ingredient for the baking enthusiast. Made of pure bourbon vanilla pods that have been ground and infused in the sugar for several weeks to produce a strong flavour. Try a generous sprinkling on baked fruits or on top of a bread & butter pudding before putting under the grill to caramelise.
1 – How to Make Vanilla Sugar with Vanilla Extract
I like a strong vanilla flavor so I add 2 tablespoons vanilla extract to 1/2 cup [100 g] sugar. You might prefer to start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste. Be sure to stir it well after adding the extract.
Vanilla sugar is actually a pretty simple one, in that it should theoretically never go “bad.” Neither sugar nor vanilla contains any ingredients that will go rancid or bad, in a traditional sense, so if nothing else creeps into your storage container then you should be safe to eat vanilla sugar forever!
Using vanilla as a sugar substitute also can reduce high blood glucose levels and help you lead a more heart-healthy lifestyle. The alcohol in vanilla extract can numb some toothache pain, while its antioxidants may provide healing effects.
In many European countries vanilla sugar is sold in small sachets or envelopes. It is very fine sugar and generally used for baking as vanilla extract is less common. You can replace one sachet of vanilla sugar with 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Vanilla sugar is made of sugar and vanilla beans, or sugar mixed with vanilla extract (in a proportion of two cups of sugar for one teaspoon of extract). Pre-packaged vanilla sugar can be costly and difficult to obtain outside Europe but can be made at home.
Vanilla extract makes a great substitute for Vanilla Pods when you haven't got any available. It is difficult to say exactly how much to use, but a good guide is using 1 teaspoon in place of one Vanilla pod.
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