Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste
Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste
Ingredients
- 100 g vanilla pods
- 200 g organic sugar
- 500-700 ml water, adjust for desired consistency
- 50 ml honey
Instructions
- 1
Cut the vanilla pods into small pieces. You can slice them lengthwise first, then chop them into smaller segments.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the chopped vanilla pods to a blender. Add the 200 grams of organic sugar to the blender and pulse briefly to combine the vanilla pods and sugar.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour in 500-700 ml of water (adjusting the amount for your desired consistency). Blend the mixture for 5-8 minutes. During this blending process, stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure everything blends smoothly and thoroughly.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Transfer the blended mixture from the blender to a pan. Cook the mixture on low to medium heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a paste consistency.
⏱️ 45 min
- 5
Let the mixture cool slightly. Once cooled, add the 50 ml of honey and mix well until the paste is smooth and thick.
⏱️ 20 min
- 6
Transfer the finished vanilla bean paste to an airtight container and store it in the fridge.
⏱️ 10 min
Kitchen Tools
Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste
- 100 g vanilla pods
- 200 g organic sugar
- 500-700 ml water, adjust for desired consistency
- 50 ml honey
Instructions
- 1
Cut the vanilla pods into small pieces. You can slice them lengthwise first, then chop them into smaller segments.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the chopped vanilla pods to a blender. Add the 200 grams of organic sugar to the blender and pulse briefly to combine the vanilla pods and sugar.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour in 500-700 ml of water (adjusting the amount for your desired consistency). Blend the mixture for 5-8 minutes. During this blending process, stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure everything blends smoothly and thoroughly.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Transfer the blended mixture from the blender to a pan. Cook the mixture on low to medium heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a paste consistency.
⏱️ 45 min - 5
Let the mixture cool slightly. Once cooled, add the 50 ml of honey and mix well until the paste is smooth and thick.
⏱️ 20 min - 6
Transfer the finished vanilla bean paste to an airtight container and store it in the fridge.
⏱️ 10 min